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Let your healthcare team know things about yourself.

Here are some things you might want to let your healthcare team know about yourself at the end of life: Your medical history: This...

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Treatment you should expect at the end of life

The treatment you should expect at the end of life depends on several factors, including your specific medical needs, cultural...

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How comfortable do I want to be.

A comfortable environment at the end of life might include: Physical Comfort: A pain-free state, a comfortable bed or resting place, and...

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Discussing a Living Will with Your Family: A Guide

Talking about end-of-life care can be challenging, but it's an essential conversation to have with your family. A living will outlines...

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Choosing the person to make health care decisions for me.

Choosing the person who can do the best job carrying out your wishes when you can't speak for yourself. Trustworthiness: This individual...

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Infection Control in the Home for Hospice Patients

Infection control becomes especially important when caring for a hospice patient at home. Their weakened immune system makes them more...

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Fall Prevention for Hospice Patients

Fall prevention is a critical aspect of hospice care. Hospice patients are often frail and weak, making them more susceptible to falls...

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What is Sundowning

Sundowning refers to a group of symptoms experienced by some people with dementia, typically in the late afternoon and evening as the sun...

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The Importance of Self-Care for Hospice Caregivers

Self-care is crucial for hospice caregivers. Caring for a loved one nearing the end of life is an emotional and physical marathon, and...

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THE GOAL OF OPTIMUM MANAGEMENT OF PAIN IS TO REDUCE PAIN TO LEVELS THAT ALLOW AN ACCEPTABLE QUALITY OF LIFE

While as much as possible should be done clinically to relieve a patient’s pain, it may not be possible to eliminate pain completely in...

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Is it time to review your estate plan?

Thank you to our friends at Straton & Reynolds for this information on estate planning. Be sure to give them a call at 803-358-7214 Once...

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Medication Dosing Schedules Continued

EXAMPLES OF SCHEDULED AND AS-NEEDED PRESCRIPTION COMBINATIONS Pain Any long-acting pain medication (morphine SR, oxycodone SR, fentanyl...

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Medication Dosing Schedules

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICATION DOSING SCHEDULED Managing medication schedules for yourself or a loved one is an important task and can often...

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Why Should I Have an Estate Plan?

Thank you to our friends over at Straton & Reynolds for this information on estate planning. Be sure to give them a call at 803-358-7214...

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We're Here to Help

Knowing where to turn in a time of need can be difficult... Sitter Service Assisted Living Skilled Nursing Hospice Home Health VA...

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Nutrition and Dehydration

INTRODUCTION Concerns about weight loss are commonly expressed by patients and their families/caregivers. Although decreased oral intake...

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Hospice Medication Management

INTRODUCTION There are many guidelines for starting and managing medications, but significantly fewer resources exist that address when...

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Depression in the Hospice Setting

Feelings of depression in the Hospice Setting are an expected consequence accompanying the uncertainties of severe illness and a...

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Preparing for the End Part 2

COMMON OCCURRENCES SEEN WHEN PREPARING FOR THE END PART 2 Restlessness The patient may become restless and pull at the bed linens. These...

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Preparing for the End Part 1

Many patients and families want to be able to prepare as best they can for the end of life. While no two end-of-life experiences are the...

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