The Effect of Terminal Cancer on the Family Caregiver
Today’s healthcare system increasingly calls on family caregivers to provide healthcare services at home. Given that a person’s own home…
Avoiding Aggressive Cancer Care at the End of Life
Multiple medical guidelines recommend limiting the use of aggressive treatments at the end of life and making hospice the main…
Fewer Americans Will Have to Switch Family Practitioners to Receive Hospice
One of the long-standing complaints of hospice care has been that patients see less of their trusted family doctors while…
Are Federal Policies Improving End-of-Life Care in America?
Recently, the Journal of the American Medical Association published a study examining the effects of federal rules on the American…
People Receiving Hospice Live Longer
It’s a common myth that choosing hospice means giving up, but did you know that people who choose hospice actually…
London Hospice Patients Given Gift of Royal Wedding Flowers
Patients at St. Joseph’s Hospice in London received an unexpected gift this month when a large delivery of flowers arrived…
End-Of-Life Care Saves on Medicare Costs, Study Finds
Conventional wisdom dictates that end-of-life care is a significant driver of healthcare costs in the U.S. Medicare reported in 2011…
Review: End Game, A Netflix Original Documentary on End of Life Care
A new documentary on Netflix, called End Game, seeks to bring light to issues in end-of-life care. The film follows…
Terminally Ill Patients in Canada Face Same Hospice Enrollment Problems as U.S.
One of the most pressing challenges in hospice is the delaying of hospice enrollment until the final days of a…
CBD, a Cannabis Extract, May Help Patients Relieve Stress and Anxiety.
As we age, we face a full breadth of health problems that can lead to feelings of hopelessness and angst.…
