Does Hospice Mean Death
Many wonder whether choosing hospice care means giving up hope or choosing death. Hospice has nothing to do with this. Does hospice mean death? Hospice Meaning Here’s what you should know about the goals and benefits of hospice care. Understanding what hospice is and clearing up any misconceptions can help you decide if it is […]
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Pilcher Park Nature Center is a must-see for anyone who enjoys nature. Bring the whole family out for a day of hiking, biking, or cross-country skiing. The Nature Center has several scenic trails. Pilcher Park is an excellent place to learn about the great outdoors. Rent the Nature Center, bring a group for an overnight […]
Channahon State Park
The Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail officially begins at Channahon State Park. Channahon is an Indian word that means “meeting of the waters” and refers to the confluence of the DuPage, Des Plaines, and Kankakee Rivers. The Channahon Access was designated as a state park in 1932 and is now known as the Channahon […]
Old Joliet Prison
Old Joliet Prison is both beloved and despised by its community. For nearly 150 years, it provided steady local employment and inspired the name of Joliet’s minor league baseball team, the Slammers. But, as in Leavenworth, Kansas, and Attica, New York, the prison became synonymous with the city, and the moniker “Prison Town” irritated many […]
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
The Renwick Lake, The Heron Rookery Visitor Center, is part of the Lake Renwick Preserve — Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, which includes the following amenities and activities: Hiking/running observing wildlife The nature preserve does not allow fishing, bicycles, or pets. Great blue herons, great egrets, black-crowned night herons, and double-crested cormorants are among the many […]
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is the largest island in the archipelago of protected areas that make up the Chicago Wilderness. It includes a diverse range of species and natural processes typical of the region’s tallgrass prairies, including the reintroduction of bison. The Midewin is a compelling vision for landscape-scale restoration because it transforms a landscape […]
Does Medicare Cover Hospice
Medicare (Hospital Insurance) and these conditions qualify you for hospice treatment. Your hospice doctor and regular doctor (if you have one) certify you’re dying (with a life expectancy of 6 months or less). Does Medicare cover hospice? You choose comfort care over cure treatment. You sign a statement choosing hospice care for your terminal disease […]
Understanding The Stages of Death
Many people are unfamiliar with the process of death. Patients and caregivers who are terminally ill may wonder what to expect during this stage and how to make it more comfortable. Understanding what happens during this process can help everyone involved better prepare for this transition and each stage of death. How do you know […]
Signs Of Approaching Death
Some people may die for weeks, while others may die in days or hours. Some of the changes listed below may occur as death approaches. The level of activity drops dramatically What are the signs of approaching death? The person may speak and move less, sleep for a greater portion of the day, and become […]
How Long Does It Take An Elderly Person To Die Without Food or Water
Hospice seeks to maximize patients’ quality of life and carers’ when they have a life-limiting illness. It cares for incurable patients’ minds, bodies, and spirits. Humans can only go a few days without water. Activity level and environment also play a role. No one can estimate how quickly someone may die of dehydration. Rapid dehydration […]
