Seasons Hospice
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
With the flu and cold season upon us, it becomes increasingly important to take extra precautions to protect vulnerable individuals, especially those receiving hospice care. Because hospice care focuses on comfort rather than curative treatments, preventing infections is crucial to maintaining the best possible quality of life.
Traditions Health
MAY 1, 2023
In this article, we review the definition of ALS, common ALS symptoms, and how you can better help and support your loved one by seeking the assistance of hospice care services. Eventually, all the muscles that a person can control are affected, forcing the person to use a ventilator and/or feeding tube. What is ALS?
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Nurse.com
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
“If primary care professionals don’t consider dementia to be a terminal disease, they can lose the opportunity to explore the person’s end-of-life wishes as their cognitive abilities decline,” said Relias Lead Content Writer Susan Heinzerling , BSN, RN, CHPN, who developed the course Managing Advanced Dementia in Hospice.
Traditions Health
APRIL 16, 2023
As the disease progresses, you may begin thinking more about Do-Not-Resuscitate orders and mechanical ventilation. Before you begin writing the advance directive, you can talk to your healthcare providers about the treatments you will most likely be given.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
A revolution is needed in hospice care, complete with a new mindset, updated care models and redesigned payment systems, Dr Monisha Pujari, medical director for Longleaf Hospice, told Hospice News. Hospice News spoke with Pujari about her vision for hospice care and what it would take to make it a reality.
Seasons Hospice
AUGUST 12, 2024
Home Hospice Works Home hospice care is an increasingly popular option for patients with terminal illnesses. It offers a compassionate and personalized approach to end-of-life care. Comfort and Familiarity: One of the most significant benefits of home hospice care is its comfort and familiarity.
Hospice News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
This discussion took place on September 7, 2023 during the Hospice News ELEVATE Conference. Hospice News: I wanted to start by asking where the greatest opportunities for clinical innovation is in hospice care? Fried: I come from a 30-year background in hospice care in the nation, primarily in Florida.
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