Seasons Hospice
APRIL 22, 2025
Common conditions treated with palliative care include: Cancer Heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Kidney failure Alzheimers disease or other dementias Parkinsons disease A multidisciplinary team typically delivers palliative care, including doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and therapists.
Shining Light Hospice
JUNE 7, 2022
While it is true that in order to qualify for Hospice Services, a patient must be certified with a terminal illness that may end life within six months, it is by no means inferior care. The focus of Hospice Care is not curative, meaning no traditional life prolonging treatment such as chemo or surgery are continued.
Shining Light Hospice
JUNE 4, 2023
Chaplains may also be involved, providing spiritual support according to the family’s beliefs and preferences. For those struggling with questions about suffering, death, or the afterlife, chaplains can provide a listening ear and empathetic understanding, fostering spiritual resilience in the face of adversity.
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