Can You Go to Hospice If You Aren’t Dying?
Can You Go to Hospice If You Aren’t Dying? Oasis Hospice provides the best Chicago hospice care. For more information call (708) 564-4838. The most common misconception about hospice care entails abandoning your elderly loved one. Many people believe that hospice care is only for those anticipated to die within a few days or weeks […]
Hospice Care Qualifications
Patients must meet the hospice eligibility requirements specified by the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to begin hospice care. While there is no requirement for a certain number of symptoms to qualify for hospice, these recommendations can help decide if a patient’s condition is, or will soon be, suitable for hospice care. Hospice […]
Hospice Care Stages of Dying
Many individuals are unfamiliar with the process of death. Patients and their caregivers may be unsure about what to expect during this stage and how to make it more bearable. Understanding what happens throughout this process can assist everyone involved in better preparing for this transition and each stage of death. There are three main […]
Hospice Care in Hospital Setting
Patients with end-stage illnesses are cared for by Oasis Hospice regardless of their location. The hospice care team and philosophy visit the patient and family, and they stay with them if the patient’s location changes. Prior to discharge home, hospice team members can assist in the treatment of uncontrolled symptoms, particularly pain. The transition to […]
Hospice Care at Home
How tough is it to provide hospice care at home? Although home hospice care can be difficult, many family members select it as a present for their loved ones. According to Medicare surveys, about 80% of caregivers think their hospice experience was pleasant. There will be days when things go well and days when things […]
Does Long Term Care Insurance Cover Hospice?
Does Long Term Care Insurance Cover Hospice? What is long-term care insurance, and how does it work? Long-term care insurance (LTC or LTCI) is a type of insurance sold in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada that helps pay for long-term care expenses. Long-term care insurance pays for medical care that isn’t covered […]
Does Insurance Cover Hospice?
Does Insurance Cover Hospice? Palliative care A hospice doctor and your doctor (if you have one) must both certify that you are terminally ill, meaning you have a life expectancy of six months or fewer, to be eligible for hospice treatment. When you choose hospice care, you’re opting for palliative care rather than treatment […]
Hospice is not giving up
Life has a funny way of surprising us and keeping us on our toes. Most of us get out of bed every day, attempting to balance work and family life. As we get older, our priorities shift from trying to juggle the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for our children and spouses to caring for our […]
How to Choose a Hospice Provider
One of the most important decisions you will make for yourself, a loved one or your family is selecting a hospice provider. Every hospice program is required by law to provide the same basic services to patients and their families. So, how do you know you’re picking the best hospice program? Keep these factors and […]
End Of Life Care Planning
Many people find it difficult to discuss or plan for their end-of-life care, but the majority have strong feelings about how they would like to be treated and cared for in their final months, weeks, and days. The most reliable way to ensure your end-of-life wishes are honored is to create an advance directive: […]
