Here are some things you might want to let your healthcare team know about yourself at the end of life: Your medical history:  This...

The treatment you should expect at the end of life depends on several factors, including your specific medical needs, cultural...

A comfortable environment at the end of life might include: Physical Comfort:  A pain-free state, a comfortable bed or resting place, and...

Talking about end-of-life care can be challenging, but it's an essential conversation to have with your family. A living will outlines...

Choosing the person who can do the best job carrying out your wishes when you can't speak for yourself. Trustworthiness: This individual...

Infection control becomes especially important when caring for a hospice patient at home. Their weakened immune system makes them more...

Fall prevention is a critical aspect of hospice care. Hospice patients are often frail and weak, making them more susceptible to falls...

Sundowning refers to a group of symptoms experienced by some people with dementia, typically in the late afternoon and evening as the sun...

Self-care is crucial for hospice caregivers. Caring for a loved one nearing the end of life is an emotional and physical marathon, and...

While as much as possible should be done clinically to relieve a patient’s pain, it may not be possible to eliminate pain completely in...

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EXAMPLES OF SCHEDULED AND AS-NEEDED PRESCRIPTION COMBINATIONS Pain Any long-acting pain medication (morphine SR, oxycodone SR, fentanyl...

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICATION DOSING SCHEDULED Managing medication schedules for yourself or a loved one is an important task and can often...

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INTRODUCTION Concerns about weight loss are commonly expressed by patients and their families/caregivers. Although decreased oral intake...

INTRODUCTION There are many guidelines for starting and managing medications, but significantly fewer resources exist that address when...

Feelings of depression in the Hospice Setting are an expected consequence accompanying the uncertainties of severe illness and a...

COMMON OCCURRENCES SEEN WHEN PREPARING FOR THE END PART 2 Restlessness The patient may become restless and pull at the bed linens. These...

Many patients and families want to be able to prepare as best they can for the end of life. While no two end-of-life experiences are the...