Question: I just heard a very dear friend of mine has been “put on Hospice.” What does that mean? Will she have to stay in the hospital forever? Answer: First let me define ‘Hospice.’ This is taken ...
Guest columnist Dr. Robert Ancker, MD FAAFP FAAHPM, is chief medical officer and medical director at Hospice of the Western Reserve. With President Jimmy Carter announcing his decision to enter ...
A new poll reveals large gaps in older adults' knowledge about two types of care that could help them or their loved ones cope with a major illness or the end of life: palliative care and hospice.
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