Erica Manfred, 80, suffers from lung cancer and COPD. She lives alone, about 1,500 miles away from her only living relative – her daughter. Her friends are all older too, and have their own health concerns, so it would be a last … [Read more...]
Print This PageJimmy Carter Enters Hospice Care — What That Really Means!
March 14, 2023 by
Former US President Jimmy Carter, 98, is both the oldest living and longest-lived US president. Recently, after a series of short hospital stays, he announced that he will spend his remaining time at home with his family and … [Read more...]
Print This Page“Hospice Nurse Julie” Dispels Myths about Death and Dying to Over a Million Followers on TikTok
December 13, 2022 by
Julie McFadden is a TikTok-famous hospice nurse with 1.1 million followers. She loves her job because she helps people find peace in death, and she uses her social media presence to share her knowledge on the subject. Julie has … [Read more...]
Print This PageHospice is Not a Death Sentence: What Happens When Someone Graduates from Hospice?
May 10, 2022 by
U.S. Army veteran, Iwao Nagata, was under hospice care for a year. At 94, he couldn’t remember conversations, his legs started getting weak, and he started falling frequently. Things went downhill fast for Iwao. He was frustrated, … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Morphine Hasten Death?
May 21, 2021 by
Q. My mother is 82 and has dementia. Her condition has gotten worse and hospice has been suggested. I have heard that hospice often involves administering morphine to the patient to make them more comfortable. Does morphine hasten … [Read more...]
Print This PageHospice and Palliative Care are Essentially the Same Thing—Why is Hospice Covered While Palliative Care Is Not?
April 16, 2021 by
Q. I recently read about hospice and palliative care and now I’m thoroughly confused. They sound like exactly the same thing, but offered at different times. Why is hospice covered by Medicare and Medicaid, when palliative care is … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Do Veterans Benefits Cover Hospice and Palliative Care?
April 16, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,My uncle, who is a U.S. Navy veteran, has a chronic illness. His family is considering hospice or palliative care. I am wondering if either of these are covered by the VA. Thanks for your help!Pali … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Virginia and Washington, DC Both Earn ‘A’ on National Palliative Care Report Card
October 11, 2019 by
Dear Magic,I recently read that the state of Virginia and Washington, DC both received an ‘A’ grade for their palliative care offerings. Can you explain the difference between palliative care, hospice care, and end-of-life … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Hospice Care Free-of-Charge?
August 2, 2019 by
Q. I recently read an article about Valerie Harper, an actress from the “Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Rhoda,” who is dying of cancer. Her husband of 40 years, Tony Cacciotti, announced that doctors have recommended … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Fospice Care for Senior Pets in Fairfax
August 2, 2019 by
Dear Angel,I know when humans are in their last months of life, their families may opt for hospice care. What happens to animals in their last months of life if they don't have a loving home?Karen Forpetz--Dear … [Read more...]
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