by Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care | Oct 29, 2023 | Hospice Care, News
The holiday season is often filled with joy and merriment, but for families with terminally ill loved ones, it can pose a unique set of challenges. The elderly population is also at risk of experiencing seasonal depression, particularly during the holiday season. This...
by Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care | Dec 27, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News
When you’re looking for care for a loved one who is dying, it’s important to understand how hospice works and what kind of care can be expected. Hospice care is a form of end-of-life treatment focused on pain management and comfort rather than curing...
by Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care | Dec 27, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News
The short answer is yes! Medicare pays for hospice. One of the biggest questions for Medicare beneficiaries is whether or not it will pay for hospice care. The answer is yes, but some specific qualifications need to be met in order to qualify. Medicare covers hospice...
by Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care | Aug 7, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Veteran Care
Hospice is an invaluable service for patients and their caregivers alike to help manage the physical and emotional pain that comes with terminal illness. However, many people aren’t sure when the right time to enter hospice care is. Please keep reading to learn more...
by Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care | Aug 7, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Veteran Care
Healthcare providers often bring up hospice care when a loved one receives a terminal illness diagnosis. But if you have no prior experience with hospice care, other than what you’ve seen on TV and in the movies, you may be unsure whether or not hospice care is the...
