After working for more than 30 years in the field of hospice nursing – exploring roles across specialties, including patient services, operations and management – I can confidently say that hospice ...

Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services dropped us into some uncharted territory. No, not the publication of the final rule for long-term care providers. I’m talking about the ...

Also known as end-of-life care, hospice care provides comfort and support for those of advanced age or with terminal illnesses who are in their final days. This type of care focuses on pain relief and ...

Some people are content just doing their job while others choose to soar over and above. Hospice of the Western Reserve Nursing Assistant Michele Watson is one who exceeds the basic duties of caring ...

As a hospice admissions nurse my job is to explain the process to new patients. I’m the very first face they see as they embark on their journey. That’s what I call it, a “journey.” Since I admit ...

Palliative care and hospice are two types of care offered to people with serious medical illnesses. Provided to anyone, at any stage, who is continuing curative treatments and would like support ...

There are many treatments available for multiple myeloma, as well as clinical trials. Yet sometimes, patients get to a point where their disease no longer responds to any treatment. They may decide ...

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 ...

When seniors are facing serious health issues and need extra care and comfort, there are two primary choices that provide numerous benefits — home health care and hospice. Many studies have shown that ...

Both palliative and hospice care focus on improving quality of life. Palliative care is available at the time of diagnosis, but hospice care is only available near the end of life. There’s often ...