5 Tips for Visiting a Relative with Dementia in Hospice
Research shows that 44.7 percent of hospice patients are diagnosed with dementia, and the condition can be painful for visitors.…
Seasonal Depression in Seniors: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Winter is exceptionally able to make our bones creak, and joints ache. Unfortunately, winter is also adept at bringing waves…
Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Management
Having a loved one with Parkinson's disease can be especially trying for a family caretaker. Parkinson's presents many physical challenges…
4 bathing and Bath Time Tips for Family Caregivers
Giving on independence is hard on seniors, especially if they have to rely on a caregiver in their home for…
How to Manage Hoarding Behaviors in a Person With Dementia
How to Manage Hoarding Behaviors in a Person With Dementia More than five million Americans live with dementia, and the…
What Would Change for Hospice Under the AHCA?
The American Health Care Act, or AHCA, has undergone a series of edits by he Senate that were only officially…
Telephonic Communication Linked to Better Hospice Enrollment Rates, Study Finds
Enrollment in hospice is an emotional process for patients. It can also be rather tricky for hospices depending on the…
ER’s Looking to Palliative Care to Handle Rise in Elderly Visits
As the elderly population in the U.S. grows, ER doctors are increasingly faced with terminally ill patients. When a patient…
Veterans Hospice Project in Northern Illinois Abandoned Due to Costs
Marty Johnson cares for those in the final stages of their lives. She is a strong community advocate for hospice…
3 Triggers of Alzheimer’s Aggression and How to Prevent Them.
Alzheimer’s Dementia is a debilitating disease. It begins with simple forgetfulness, slight mental confusion, and difficulty concentrating; as the disease…
