Medical Perspective
Making a Decision of the Heart: Hospice Care for Patients with End Stage Heart Disease
January 27, 2012
Physicians of all specialties, including Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Internal Medicine can consult with Hospice of the Comforter’s doctors to determine if a referral to our services would be beneficial to patients and families who find the symptoms of this disease more challenging to manage.
Ethics Committee Case Studies
January 27, 2012
Learn about Hospice of the Comforter's Ethics Committee and read case studies here...
The Hospice Medicare Benefit
December 28, 2011
Thanks to the work of early hospice advocates and bipartisan legislators, the Hospice Medicare Benefit has grown to become a vital entity in delivering high quality end of life care in our country. Read January's blog read to understand more about the Hospice Medicare Benefit....
Coping with the Holidays
November 18, 2011
For just about everyone, the holiday season can be a rollercoaster of emotions. But for people who love someone who is dying, or for the bereaved, the daily reminders of holidays past can evoke emotions that are overwhelming....
The Hospice Transition in Cancer Care
September 30, 2011
There is strong evidence that patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers benefit from discussing their end-of-life wishes with their oncologists....
Short of Breath: The Experience of Anxiety and Depression in End-Stage Lung Disease
August 26, 2011
For persons with end-stage or terminal COPD, hospice is uniquely situated to address these symptoms as well as the myriad of medical issues caused by the disease....
Understanding End-Stage Liver Disease
August 01, 2011
The impact of various symptoms and conditions on suffering and quality of life are profound, and End-Stage Liver Disease patients can benefit greatly from hospice and palliative care....
Difficult Decisions about Care and Treatment in End-Stage Renal Disease
June 24, 2011
Despite its availability, hospice care is underutilized in the care of terminally-ill ESRD patients....
Hospice and ALS Care: How Can We Help?
May 27, 2011
Hospice services are helpful when the cumulative changes of end stage ALS necessitate more frequent assessments and comfort-care interventions....
Navigating Family Dynamics on the Caregiving Journey
April 27, 2011
A cooperative approach to illness and caregiving needs allows a family to divide tasks according to the skills, abilities and interests of each member in addressing the challenging situation....