Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Hospice Information Center for families, friends and professionals.
Filed under: Caregivers, Death Care News, Grief and Grieving, Hospice on July 12th, 2010 | No Comments »
It’s estimated that 70 percent of Americans have not completed a living will.
Filed under: Hospice, Wills & Estate Planning on July 1st, 2010 | No Comments »
If you are thinking about a nursing home for yourself or for a loved one, you might realize that this choice is both difficult and painful.
Filed under: Caregivers, Patients on November 24th, 2009 | No Comments »
Are you afraid of getting older? Are you unsure about what opportunities might be available to your or your loved ones who also are aging? While many people seem to be distrustful of the government, the U.S. government has produced some insightful Web sites that deal with aging. These sites are listed below, along with information about what they offer to the aging discussion nationwide:
Filed under: Caregivers, Death & Dying, Insurance Plans and Hospice Care, Other Legal Matters on September 16th, 2009 | No Comments »
If you’re planning your retirement, you might note that not every older American ends up in a nursing home or a retirement residence. Many elders continue to live at home with the assistance of in-home care. This type of elder retirement meets the needs of the retiree and – often – the needs of that retiree’s family. This type of care helps to maintain independence and can helpfully delay the need to enter an assisted-living facility.
Filed under: Caregivers, Hospice, Other Legal Matters on July 14th, 2009 | No Comments »
What happens when you end up caring for a elderly loved one? You might be surrounded by community programs that could help you and not be aware they exist. Some programs are funded by state or federal government, and others might be privately funded or provided by charitable organizations.
Filed under: Hospice on February 26th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
If you are considering hospice care for yourself or a loved one, you might want to know about Hospice Patients Alliance (HPA). This group was formed in August 1998 as a non-profit means to serve the U.S. public with health care rights in a hospice situation. HPA was founded by nurse Ron Panzer, and the group was formed by hospice staff and health care professionals who felt that some patients were not receiving adequate death care during the end-of-life cycle.
Filed under: Hospice, Hospice Basics on February 9th, 2009 | No Comments »