by user | May 28, 2021 | Articles
One of the benefits to choosing hospice care is that the service is designed to meet the needs of both the patient and their family. Hospice care also comes to wherever a patient calls home, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, apartments, and private...
by user | Apr 30, 2021 | Articles
When Juanita Fox of Venedocia was younger, her cousins called her “Mighty Mouse” because, even though she was small, she was a fighter. Fox is still a fighter – battling multiple strokes and being in hospice care for a year after being given a prognosis of...
by user | Apr 27, 2021 | Articles
By Kayleen Petrovia Marysville Journal-Tribune Jenn Dickerson was determined to do everything she could for her brother, Craig Nicol, while he battled cancer. She searched online for organizations that grant wishes for adults with terminal illnesses and was...
by user | Mar 3, 2021 | Articles
If you or loved ones are facing a serious illness, you may have heard the terms “palliative care” or “hospice.” You might have even heard these terms used interchangeably. But palliative care and hospice aren’t the same. While they have a lot in common, there are some...
by user | Feb 15, 2021 | Articles
Hospice centers provide valuable end-of-life care for those facing terminal illness. So, why aren’t more people using these centers for longer stays? Established in 1982, the Medicare hospice benefit (MHB) gives recipients access to high-quality care near...
by user | Feb 15, 2021 | Articles
Hospice is end-of-life care. Many people associate hospice with cancer patients who no longer wish to receive treatment, but hospice care is an option for anyone with 6 months or fewer to live. When you decide to start hospice, treatments meant to cure your condition...
