Hospice & Palliative Care
Navigating the Challenges of a Guarded Prognosis in Health Care
When someone receives a guarded prognosis, it can be a challenging time filled with uncertainties. A guarded prognosis indicates that the outcome of a health… Continue Reading
Recognizing the Signs of Impending Death After Stroke
Experiencing or witnessing a stroke can be a life-altering event, both for the individual affected and their loved ones. As the situation evolves, there may… Continue Reading
Surviving a Perforated Bowel: What You Need to Know
A perforated bowel is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. Many people wonder, “how long can you live with perforated bowel without surgery?” The… Continue Reading
Experiencing the Final Stages of Myelofibrosis: Insights on End-of-Life Care
Understanding what is death from myelofibrosis like requires compassion and knowledge about this rare and chronic blood cancer. Myelofibrosis disrupts normal blood cell production, leading… Continue Reading
Connecting On A Human Level With Integrative Arts
Discover the power of integrative arts in enhancing patient care in Alena Dailey’s insightful article. Learn how Compassionate Touch and other techniques foster meaningful connections, offering comfort and peace in challenging times.
The Healing Power of Music in Hospice Care Settings
Music reaches places that medicine cannot. For those living out their last days at a hospice, the end of life experience can be overwhelming. However,… Continue Reading
Understanding Trichotillomania: What You Need to Know
Trichotillomania, often referred to simply as “trich,” is a mental health disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from one’s scalp, eyebrows,… Continue Reading
What Makes for Good Hospice Care
Good hospice care in Taos, NM begins with the belief that every person deserves comfort, respect, and choice at the end of life, which means… Continue Reading
The Best Care: From Progressive Illness To End Of Life
Explore insights from Jennifer Clark, HMDC, CAQ-Geriatrics, at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Largo, MD, on navigating care from progressive illness to end-of-life.
Social Workers Are Invaluable Partners In Dementia Caregiving
Explore insights from Steven Watson, LCSW-C, APHSW-C, at Hospice of the Chesapeake, on the crucial role of social workers in dementia caregiving, offering support and resources for families facing this challenging journey.
