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What Happens Immediately After a Hospice Patient Dies at Home?
What happens after a hospice patient dies at home? Learn who to call, what the hospice team does, when the funeral home arrives, and what families can expect in the hours following an expected hospice death.
Alicia Kimmel
2 days ago10 min read


Pain Management in Hospice: What Patients and Families Should Know
Pain can look different for everyone, especially during serious illness. Learn how pain management in hospice supports comfort and quality of life, signs of pain families can watch for, and free support resources available for people living with chronic pain.
Alicia Kimmel
7 days ago7 min read


What Are the Seven Stages of Dementia? Understanding How Dementia Progresses
Learn the seven stages of dementia, from no cognitive decline to very severe dementia, including common symptoms, changes families may notice, and what to expect as dementia progresses.
Alicia Kimmel
Sep 29 min read


What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Learn the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, including common types of dementia, symptoms, progression, and when families may consider hospice care.
Alicia Kimmel
Aug 318 min read


Why Chronic Illness Often Comes With Anxiety and Depression
Chronic illness affects more than physical health. Learn why anxiety and depression are common with long-term illness, what signs to watch for, and how families can provide meaningful support.
Alicia Kimmel
Aug 289 min read


What Is Transitioning in Hospice? Signs Your Loved One May Be Nearing the End of Life
What does transitioning in hospice mean? Learn the common signs of transitioning, what families may notice, how long it can last, and how hospice helps provide comfort and support.
Alicia Kimmel
Aug 2610 min read


Terminal Secretions at End of Life: What Families Need to Know
Terminal secretions at end of life can sound frightening, but they are a common part of the dying process. Learn what causes noisy or rattling breathing, whether it means your loved one is suffering, and how hospice can help provide comfort.
Alicia Kimmel
Aug 199 min read


How to Know When It's No Longer Safe for a Loved One to Live Alone
How do you know when it’s no longer safe for a loved one to live alone? Learn the warning signs to watch for, from falls and medication mistakes to memory changes, weight loss, and difficulty managing everyday tasks.
Alicia Kimmel
Aug 1411 min read


How to Use a Hospital Bed at Home: A Caregiver's Step-by-Step Guide
Wondering how to use a hospital bed at home? This step-by-step guide explains hospital bed controls, safety tips, positioning techniques, and common caregiver questions to help you confidently care for a loved one at home.
Alicia Kimmel
Aug 78 min read


Terminal Restlessness: Why Some Patients Become Agitated Near the End of Life
Terminal restlessness, also known as terminal agitation or terminal delirium, can occur during the final days or hours of life. Learn the common signs, possible causes, how hospice manages symptoms, and what families can do to provide comfort during this stage of the end-of-life journey.
Alicia Kimmel
Aug 56 min read


Why Do Hands and Feet Become Cold Near the End of Life?
Wondering why your loved one's hands and feet become cold near the end of life? Learn what causes this common physical change, whether it means death is near, and how hospice helps keep patients comfortable while supporting families through the dying process.
Alicia Kimmel
Jul 316 min read


How Long Does My Loved One Have to Live? Understanding Why No One Can Predict Exactly
One of the most difficult questions families ask is, "How long does my loved one have to live?" Learn why doctors cannot predict exact timelines, what influences prognosis, and how hospice focuses on quality of life rather than the calendar.
Alicia Kimmel
Jul 157 min read


Why Does Breathing Slow Down at the End of Life?
Why does breathing slow down at the end of life? Learn why this common change happens, what families can expect, and how hospice helps keep patients comfortable during the final stages of life.
Alicia Kimmel
Jul 136 min read


What Does "Active Dying" Really Mean? Understanding the Final Stage of Life
Learn what active dying really means, the common signs to expect, how hospice provides comfort during the final stage of life, and what families can do to support their loved one with compassion and confidence.
Alicia Kimmel
Jul 16 min read
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