The Seasons Hospice blog provides a variety of resources for family members of those considering hospice care. Topics include tips on how to enjoy this time of life with your loved one, and a more intensive overview of palliative care.
If you’ve looked into hospice for a loved one, you may have run across the term “levels of care.” Medicare and Medicaid offer four levels of hospice care. These levels define the types of hospice care services. One patient can experience all four levels of care during their hospice journey or only one. Patients may seek routine home care but have a crisis that requires them
There are many factors that affect why someone decides to begin hospice care. In the United States, more than 1.6 million individuals receive hospice each year. You may be considering hospice if the side effects of
As your loved one approaches end-of-life, it can be difficult to decide how to move forward, especially if your loved one suffers from a terminal disease. If your loved one has been diagnosed with six months
Have you recently found out that someone you know is entering hospice care? Whether it’s a family member, a member of your church, or a fellow co-worker – we want to share what we believe to
If you have found this page, then you’re probably looking for more information about end-of-life care. We’d like to help, so we’re going to cover some of the basics. In this article, you’ll find information about
A patient receiving hospice care will sometimes find their previous nightly rituals and patterns of sleep disrupted. There are quite a few reasons why this happens ranging anywhere from medication side-effects to psychological conditions. For instance, studies
Grief After The Fatal Toll Of Mesothelioma Written by Dr. T. David Willets (GC-C) Jessica and Michael finally made it! Empty nesters. After years of raising three kids, the big day came. Their youngest moved away
Taking care of a loved one as they begin to near the end of their days can be filled with many joys and challenges. There will be times when a caregiver struggles to come up with
The body’s ability to regulate its own temperature changes as it ages. That’s why it’s extremely important for a senior’s temperature to be monitored during the chilly winter months. It’s worth considering that the number of
Some senior adults say they’re too set in their ways for New Year’s resolutions. However, resolutions can be about more than losing weight or breaking a bad habit. No matter what your age or place in
Seasons Hospice is an independent community health care provider, not a large for-profit organization. We would not be able to offer our hospice services if we did not have the support of passionate community members who understand the importance of cost-free hospice care. To simplify the hospice process for patients and families, we rely on the generosity of our donors.
