Hospice care saves Medicare a lot of money for people near the end of their lives There’s about a $29,000 savings associated with for-profit hospice care of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients near ...

November is National Hospice Palliative Care Month, a time to raise awareness about the specialized care that hospice and palliative care provide to patients and their families. Both focus on the ...

1. When should a decision about entering a hospice program be made and who should make it? At any time during a life-limiting illness, it’s appropriate to discuss all of a patient’s care options, ...

As we recognize National Hospice Month this November, it’s a time to reflect on the invaluable role hospice care plays in our community. Hospice provides compassionate, comprehensive care for ...

Thoughtful and insightful quotes about the power of music as therapy and the ways in which it is good for all of us to open up about mental-health concerns. Numerous scientific and psychological ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Julee Wolf and other leaders of hospice and home care services in the Salt Lake Valley know that that they and their staff will build a connection with patients and their families.

I was told that my mom probably doesn’t yet qualify for hospice care, but that palliative care could help keep her comfortable. I know that palliative care and hospice both attempt to provide ...

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