Advocacy in End of Life Care
The end of a loved one’s life is one of the hardest experiences you’ll ever face. Your loved one may be afraid or unsure how to help themselves. They may not know what to [...]
Palliative and Hospice Care for Stroke: What to Know
Your dad hasn’t spoken in days, and he flinches at your touch. A doctor mentions hospice, and the room suddenly feels colder. Should you push for more treatment or accept the idea of final [...]
End Stage MS: Hospice Care and What Comes Next
"You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life." — Cicely Saunders, founder of modern hospice When you first hear the words “end-stage MS,” nobody can understand how [...]
Volunteering at Three Oaks Hospice
Volunteering in Hospice Care Volunteering in hospice care offers a unique opportunity to support patients and families during one of the most vulnerable times in life. While many people associate hospice with sadness or loss, [...]
What a Hospice Chaplain Really Does for Families
Signing up with a hospice chaplain can feel like crossing a line. Does this mean we’ve given up? Will they preach to us or force their religion on us? Many adult children in hospice [...]
Cancer Hospice: Benefits, Definition, and Guidelines
Saying goodbye to a loved one who is dying from cancer is one of the most painful things a family can face. An emotional and heart-breaking experience, the end of a near and dear [...]
Dementia Hospice: Benefits, Definition and Guidelines
There may be nothing more sorrowful than losing a loved one to dementia. Symptoms in the later stages of this tragic illness include severe memory loss, confusion, inability to communicate, drastic mood swings and [...]
Quality vs Quantity of Life: The Hardest Choice
If you or a loved one is facing a terminal illness, you may have questions about the quality vs quantity of life. Is it better to live longer, even if the cost is increased [...]
Understanding the PPS Scale in Healthcare: A Key Tool for End-of-Life Care
What Is the PPS Scale in Healthcare? The Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) is a clinical tool that assesses a palliative care patient’s status. It measures their ability to move, care for themselves, eat and [...]
Discontinuing Dialysis: Understanding the Process and What to Expect
When a patient or their family considers discontinuing dialysis treatment, it’s often a deeply personal and complex decision. Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for kidney failure, helping to filter waste from the blood. However, over [...]
Medicare Hospice Benefits: When Should You Start Looking?
Hospice care, a vital service for those facing the end of life, is not just about medical treatment; it's about enhancing comfort and quality of life when curative treatments are no longer an option. [...]
