Tag archive for ‘hospice’
Researchers look to Hallucinogens to Ease End-Of-Life Anxieties
According to new reports, physicians and researchers are reviewing the psychotropic ingredient found in mushrooms for their role in easing anxiety at the end of life. Learn more in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Meet Baxter a Hospice Therapy Dog
Here is a beautiful video that illustrates how a special therapy dog can provide such “comfort care” to a hospice patient. Read this blog from Tender Loving Eldercare and view the video of Baxter.
Dad’s Hospice Experience
Here is the second part of a series of blogs written by Linda Abbit founder of Tender Loving Eldercare. Linda shares with us her family’s experiences with dealing with end-of-life issues and hospice care.
Most Hospice Services in Nursing Homes fail to meet Medicare Requirements
This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News discusses the reports from the Office of the Inspector General and the Department of Health and Human Services which show that most of the hospice care in nursing homes provided to Medicare beneficiaries do not meet Medicare requirements.
Hospice: Caring More, Costing Less
It is a very difficult and emotional issue for families and caregivers to deal with the “end of life” of a loved one. It is also an issue with health care reform. This article from Roanoke.com discusses how hospice actually reduces Medicare Costs per patient and is an important health care service.
Hospice and Nursing Homes go Together
This article from West Virginia’s The Journal educates us on the exemplary level of care given to patients when nursing home and hospice staff work together for families and residents.
Hospice is a Valuable Nursing Home Service
A Burke and Associates article describes how the correct integration of hospice and long term care facility services can have a powerful impact on a patient’s overall quality of life.
Hospice House Would Ease Dying Days and Help Caregivers
In an article about hospice programs Elizabeth Simpson highlights the Hospice Alliance of Hampton Roads. This alliance has been meeting for the last six months to discuss how a new hospice house would increase the comfort of people in the terminal stage of their lives, and give their families a break from caregiving.
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