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How Health Literacy, Education Influences a Patients’ Hospice Experience

Hospice News

Providing education and fostering health literacy among the seriously ill, their families and surrogate decision makers is crucial to ensuring a positive patient experience in hospice care. When it comes to the patient experience in hospice care, what do you see are the biggest problems or barriers that need to be addressed?

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Essential Questions to Discuss with Aging Parents for Future Planning

Home With Help

Are they open to hospice care? Do they have a living will or an advance healthcare directive in place? Understanding these wishes now prevents confusion later and allows you to advocate for their care with confidence. Need help starting the conversation or putting a care plan into action?