Advice and Information About Hospice Care
The decision to seek hospice care is an important and personal one. Below is some helpful advice and information to help you during this time in your life.
Navigating Pain Management in Hospice Care
Opioids are commonly prescribed in hospice care due to their effectiveness in alleviating pain and their versatility in administration. Learn more
How to Comfort a Loved One Receiving Hospice Care
Comforting a loved one receiving hospice care can be a profoundly emotional and uncertain experience. Here are some gentle ways to offer your loved one comfort.
5 Tips for Managing Pain Medications in Hospice Care
Witnessing loved ones in pain can be stressful for caregivers, but there are steps to improve comfort. Here are five tips for easing their discomfort at home.
Does Medicare Cover Hospice Care?
Does Medicare cover hospice care? It seems like a straightforward question. Unfortunately, many family members discover that it’s challenging to find a simple answer when they start researching the Medicare benefits their loved ones are entitled to. We hope we can help.
What to Say to a Loved One Who Is Dying
Hospice care can be an uncomfortable topic for many families. Find ways to ease the conversation with your loved ones today.
Helpful Tips for Describing Pain
Pain is very subjective, and it is essential to recognize that no two people experience pain in the same way. This article will provide helpful tips on getting a loved one to describe their level of pain.
9 Tips for Visiting Someone in Hospice
There are things you can do to bring comfort and joy to a person in hospice. We pulled together the following tips from the hospice nurses, social workers, and clergy at MJHS Health System.