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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care: Understanding the Key Differences

Seasons Hospice

Location of Care Palliative Care can be provided in hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, or even at home. Hospice Care is most commonly provided in the home, but can also be accessed in dedicated hospice facilities or nursing homes. Fact: Most hospice care is provided in the patients home.

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Can a Hospice Patient Go to the Emergency Room or Hospital?

Shining Light Hospice

Check with your Hospice Nurse to ensure your family receives the proper information prior to calling 911. It is important for EMS, Hospitals, and Healthcare providers to understand that the patient is in Hospice to ensure correct coding for benefits to be considered for coverage. Respite Care.

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Understanding the Variability in Care of Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia

GeriPal

If you develop dementia, odds are you will spend the last months to years of your life in a nursing home or assisted living facility. This study explored nursing home organizational factors and staff perceptions that are associated with the variation in care for residents with advanced dementia. Transcript.