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#SoonerIsBetter – Don’t wait to talk about hospice

January 5, 2018

It’s an all too common situation. A family is at the bedside of a loved one who is seriously ill and nearing the end of life. Each member of the […]

Patient Safety in the Home

July 27, 2017

Our goal is to prevent all falls. Although they are not always preventable, with the assistance of your health care professional they can be fewer in number an less in […]

Who will care for your pets when facing a life-limiting illness?

June 14, 2017

When facing a life-limiting illness many patients worry about who will take care of their beloved pets once they are gone.   Having a plan in place can help ease […]

Grief and the workplace

May 18, 2017

Grief & the Workplace Whether it’s a colleague’s illness, the boss’ death or trying to help a friend through the loss of a spouse, grief and loss can dramatically affect […]

Download Advance Directive Forms

March 23, 2017

What are Advance Directives? Download an advance directive for your state: New Jersey Pennsylvania Other States Click here for a guide on choosing a health care proxy. A living will […]

Types of Hospice Care Services

March 23, 2017

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Understanding Hospice Care

March 23, 2017

What is hospice care? Hospice focuses on caring, not curing and in most cases care is provided in the patient’s home. Hospice care also is provided in freestanding hospice centers, […]

Sorting out hospice care myths

March 23, 2017

In the living room, a grandfather laughs and plays video games with his granddaughters. Later, he joins the rest of his family to say grace before enjoying a meal together. […]

Paying for End-of-Life Care

January 20, 2017

How to pay for the rising costs of health care? Concerns over these costs are shared not only by elected officials but by almost every family across the country. Many […]

How to Choose Hospice Care

January 20, 2017

Hospice provides support and comfort for people who need end-of-life care. Opting for hospice care is one of the most compassionate decisions you will ever make. You will find hospice […]

When is it time for hospice?

January 20, 2017

“When is the right time?” A growing number of caregivers are finding that the correct answer to the question is, “As early as possible,” as they discover all of the […]

When is the right time to have that “difficult” conversation

January 20, 2017

We Procrastinate.  We’re not proud of it, be we all do it.  It’s no secret that many of us “hit the ground running” each day; come up for air on […]

What type of support, services can I expect when placed in hospice care?

January 20, 2017

Hospice provides support and comfort for people who need end-of-life care. Opting for hospice care is one of the most compassionate decisions you will ever make. You can receive hospice […]

Who chooses my hospice provider?

January 20, 2017

You do. It can be in consultation with your physician or you may consult with the hospice of your choice. According to Medicare today, “a patient is free to choose […]

Do hospice patients live longer than those who do not choose hospice?

January 20, 2017

Recent studies have shown that hospice care may prolong survival as much as 29 days or more for terminally ill patients. Two studies in the Journal of Pain and Symptom […]

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