What is ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disease that predominantly affects the nerve cells that govern voluntary muscular movement (neurons) (those muscles we choose to move). Chewing, walking, and talking are all examples of voluntary muscle motions. The disease progresses, which means that the symptoms worsen over time. There is currently no cure for […]
What causes ALS
The etiology of ALS is unknown, and doctors are unsure why some people develop the disease and others do not. Scientific evidence, on the other hand, reveals that both genetics and environment have a role in the degradation of motor neurons and the development of ALS. Genetics Mutations in the SOD1 gene were linked […]
What Is the Purpose of Hospice Care?
The primary goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families who are facing terminal illnesses. This is accomplished through the management of bodily symptoms, but hospice care is about much more than that. Hospice care may also include assisting the patient in coming to grips with the […]
Does Heart Disease Qualify for Hospice Care?
Many people identify hospice care with cancer, but anyone who has been given a six-month or fewer to live prognosis, regardless of their sickness or condition, can benefit from this unique sort of end-of-life care. Here’s how heart disease sufferers can benefit from hospice care. When Are Patients With Heart Disease Eligible for Hospice? […]
A Caregiver’s Guide
Help for the Older Family in Need Few people are adequately prepared for the responsibilities and tasks associated with providing care for the elderly. The importance of having a game plan in life, which helps us determine where we are going and how we are going to get there, can make the task a […]
How Much Hospice is Covered Under Medicare?
What is Hospice Care? The term hospice refers to treatment, services, and care for people who have a terminal illness and are expected to live for no more than six months. The objective of hospice is to provide patients with peace of mind, while also ensuring they get a high quality of life for those […]
Where is hospice care given?
Where is hospice care given? A hospice service like Oasis Hospice care of Chicago is responsible for providing hospice care. A team of health care professionals from the hospice service will collaborate with the patient’s primary caregiver (usually a family member) to provide care and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Who […]
Hospice Care – When is the Right Time?
Nobody wants to consider losing someone they care for. As a result, many families put off discussing end-of-life or hospice treatment. If you’re wondering when to call hospice, it’s possible that your loved one is already qualified for this additional layer of advanced treatment and hospice support. Even if your loved one is not currently […]
What Is Hospice and Is it Time for You
So, what is Hospice Care? Hospice is described as: Medical care and treatment that enables a person with a terminal illness to live as comfortably as possible for as long as possible while also improving their quality of life. Hospice care involves an interdisciplinary team of practitioners who concentrate on the dying person and their […]
Hospice Care Vs Palliative Care? What is Right For Your Loved One?
Many Americans die in institutions such as hospitals or nursing homes, where their wishes are not respected. To avoid this, older people should be aware of their end-of-life care choices and communicate their wishes to their caregivers ahead of time. If an elderly person expresses a desire to die at home, receiving end-of-life care for […]
