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...
