Author Archives: Louise Savoie
Looking for the Right Hospice Care Program
Hospice and palliative care are sensitive matters. The family of the terminally ill needs to look for care that can provide for the medical and non-medical needs of the patient. The financial factor should also be weighed in, as well as the services included in it. As a leading provider of palliative and hospice nursing … Continue reading
Things a Visiting Hospice Nurse Can Help You With
Taking care of a terminally-ill loved one can take a physical and emotional toll on a family caregiver. Having someone who can help is important to ensure that the patient is in good hands and also to allow the family caregiver to have some rest. A visiting hospice nurse can help by providing the following … Continue reading
Being an Effective Hospice/Palliative Caregiver
Rendering hospice or palliative care can be both physically and emotionally draining, especially for family caregivers. What was supposed to be a selfless task becomes a burden when the caregiver already experiences fatigue. But there are ways on how to prevent burnout when taking care of a terminally ill loved one. As an experienced provider … Continue reading
What Hospice or Palliative Care Can Help You With
Hospice care entails taking care of someone with a terminal illness typically at their place of residence; this is delivered by hospice providers. Palliative care, on the other hand, is caring for people with a serious illness who have been diagnosed by the doctors to only have a short time to live, often attended to … Continue reading
Little Steps to Grief Recovery
Grief is a natural response to loss. When we lose a loved one, going through grief might be too difficult that we sometimes feel that it is impossible. While in the process, we might even feel guilty thinking that if only we have provided them better palliative care, they would still be with us. Again, … Continue reading
Hospice Care: How You Can Prevent Bed Sores
Also known as pressure ulcers, bedsores are a common complication for someone who is receiving long-term care. If your loved one has a terminal illness, they can also be at risk of bedsores. These skin breakouts need treatment and proper care so that they will not cause any complication and discomfort to your loved one. … Continue reading