In total, 166 clinics have closed over the past three years.
Filed under: Caregivers, Causes of Death, Death & Dying, Death Care News, Insurance Plans and Hospice Care, Other Legal Matters on July 14th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
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 »
The White House weighs in on what Americans can see with the new legislation for health care.
Filed under: Death Care News, Insurance Plans and Hospice Care on March 23rd, 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 »
Long-term care refers to a broad range of medical and personal services designed to assist individuals who have lost the ability to function independently. While the need for long-term care often refers to individuals with chronic disabilities or physical or mental impairments, long-term care also applies to individuals
who are at the end of life transition.
Filed under: Hospice, Hospice Basics on November 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »