by Faith In Angels Hospice | Mar 17, 2023 | Hospice
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects movement. However, as the disease progresses, it can also cause a range of non-motor symptoms, including cognitive impairment, depression, and psychosis. Psychosis is a...
by Faith In Angels Hospice | Feb 21, 2023 | Hospice
Hospice care is focused on improving the quality of life for patients with advanced illness and their families. While traditional medical interventions such as pain management are critical components of hospice care, complementary therapies can also play an important...
by Faith In Angels Hospice | Feb 1, 2023 | Hospice
Preventing Fraud and Financial Abuse for Elders: What You Need to Know As our aging population continues to grow, so does the risk of financial abuse and fraud targeted towards older adults. Older individuals are often targeted due to their life savings, lack of...
by Faith In Angels Hospice | Jan 20, 2023 | Hospice
Wound care is an essential aspect of hospice care, as it helps to prevent infection, manage pain, and promote healing for patients who are nearing the end of their lives. One of the most important things to keep in mind when caring for wounds in a hospice setting is...
by Faith In Angels Hospice | Jan 3, 2023 | Hospice
Dementia wandering is a common issue faced by many hospice patients and can be a source of stress and anxiety for both the patient and their caregivers. When a person with dementia wanders, they may become lost or disoriented, which can lead to dangerous...
by Faith In Angels Hospice | Dec 12, 2022 | Hospice
Seizures occur when abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes a temporary change in a person’s behavior. While seizures can occur at any point in life from causes like epilepsy, a brain injury, or an infection of the central nervous system, they become more...
by Faith In Angels Hospice | Oct 26, 2022 | Hospice
Although the home health aides follow the plan of care developed by the hospice care team, they are not nurses. However, the services they provide for patients and families are equally vital. After a patient is diagnosed with a terminal illness, the stress can take a...
by Faith In Angels Hospice | Oct 19, 2022 | Hospice
There is a common yet still misunderstood end-of-life sign in terminal patients known as a “death rattle.” What is it and how do you care for it? A “death rattle” is a respiratory secretion which occurs when saliva and mucous build up in a...
by Faith In Angels Hospice | Sep 27, 2022 | Hospice
There may be no bigger decision you will have to make than the end-of-life decisions for a loved one who is incapable of making it for themselves. The ideal scenario would be if the patient had made it clear to you before their dire situation what they would like, or...
