Palliative care and hospice care can provide comfort to seriously ill patients and patients who have received a prognosis of imminent death. Each type of care is intended to improve the quality of life among patients who receive it. Many…
Yes, the rumors are true, Medicare can cover some of your skilled needs, but in what circumstance and for how long? Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for individuals who are age 65 or older, or in receipt…
Caring for a loved one at the end of his or her life is both a duty and a privilege.
Hospice is a type of care for individuals who have 6 months or less to live. Instead of trying to cure the illness, pain management & symptom relief become the focus of the patient’s medical team. Hospice care can be obtained in home or in a facility.