November is a month filled with gratitude and remembrance, particularly for the compassionate care hospice and palliative care professionals provide. These extraordinary individuals devote their time and energy to providing comfort and solace to those facing...
Hospice Vs Palliative Care: What You Need to Know
When facing serious illness or end-of-life decisions, it's natural for individuals and their families to have concerns and questions about the available options for care. The terms "hospice care" and "palliative care" are often used interchangeably, but they are...
Supporting Families: Hospice Care Family Services
At Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care, we understand the end-of-life journey is challenging not only for the individual receiving care but also for their loved ones. Comprehensive hospice care extends beyond just physical support and encompasses the emotional,...
Celebrating Hospice & Palliative Care Month 2023: Courageous Conversations
November is a month filled with gratitude and remembrance, particularly for the compassionate care hospice and palliative care professionals provide. These extraordinary individuals devote their time and energy to providing comfort and solace to those facing...
Home Health Vs. Hospice Care: What is the Difference?
When considering healthcare options for loved ones with complex medical needs, it's important to understand the differences between home healthcare and hospice care. While both services provide support in a home setting, they serve different purposes and cater to...
National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month and we want to take this opportunity to recognize the incredible impact that palliative and hospice care providers have in our communities. They provide comfort and support to those who need it most, including...
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD), celebrated this year on October 8, 2022, is an annual event celebrating the work of hospice and palliative care professionals worldwide. It is a day to celebrate the work of hospices and palliative care providers, who...
National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month — a time when hospice and palliative care organizations across the country come together to raise awareness about the highest quality of care for people dealing with life-limiting illnesses. According to the...
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day
In honor of World Hospice & Palliative Care Day on October 9th, we wanted to take some time to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who makes the hospice and palliative care field so special, and those who continue advocating for the needs of the community. The day is...
Aging Awareness Day
September 18th is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. The holiday is intended to call attention to the growing number of people living full and long lives with HIV and all of the aging-related challenges that come with HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and...
What Qualifies a Person for Palliative Care?
People who have been diagnosed with cancer, heart disease, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and a number of other serious illnesses are eligible for palliative care. The primary goal of palliative care is to facilitate...
What Are the Five Stages of Palliative Care?
There is no set age or milestone one must reach to determine when an individual should go into palliative care. Instead, it is determined on a case-by-case basis. But, it is still important to understand that palliative care is an excellent way to help patients get...