Many times when we think of Hospice, we think of it as something dark and looming, patiently waiting in the distance for us to come to the end of our lives. However, as we’ve seen in previous articles on the topic, that’s most certainly not the case. Generally hospice care and the people who work […]

When most people think of Hospice, it’s generally the worst thing they can imagine. If they experience the type of care hospice provides though, either as patient, worker or even a volunteer, that negative thought will oftentimes vanish. The fact is that hospice can be seen as a place of peace and hope, and also […]

The decision to call in hospice care is certainly one that shouldn’t be made lightly, but with all the emotions and general busyness that end-of-life care can bring, figuring out how you or your family are going to pay for it may be the last thing on your mind. However, when the time comes, it […]

It is important to keep in mind that Hospice is focused on caring for, not curing the individual. The treatment that hospice care gives allows those people who are plagued by a terminal illness to determine how and where they would like to spend the rest of their lives. With that said, you may be […]

Sub-Acute Rehabilitation is much less intrusive than acute rehabilitation. A combination of physical, occupational and speech therapy are often available in a sub-acute setting, and the patients tend to receive a lower number of hours of therapy when compared to patients in an acute setting. Specifically, the patients in a sub-acute facility typically receive one or […]

Acute rehabilitation is often needed for people who have suffered a traumatic injury, debilitating disease, or following certain types of surgeries. It is designed to help patients who would gain the most benefit from a rehabilitation program that is intensive and multidisciplinary. Patients in this type of rehab program often receive physical, occupational, and speech […]

If you or a loved one has been put on a home respirator unit, it can be a little daunting just getting used to the thing, let alone having to learn to take care of it too. So here are some things you need to look out for in the care of your new device. […]

If we want to understand what a Behavioral Unit is, we must first understand what behavioral health is. In the simplest of terms, behavior health is a term that covers everything from mental and emotional health—how we cope with day-to-day stressors, to the treatment of mental health issues like depression or personality disorder, as well […]

Dealing with all the different sorts of paperwork that come along with providing long-term care can be more than a little overwhelming. There is a lot to look through and a lot that you can miss. However, there’s one important question that needs to be addressed: should you disclose all your assets to the nursing […]

Making the decision to transfer your loved one to a nursing home is not an easy one. With that in mind, choosing the facility should also not be a quick decision. So let’s look at some things you can do to ensure your loved one is getting the best care and attention possible when you are in […]