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Elder couple on sofa, man with support stick, woman enjoying tea during continuous home care in hospice.
Hospice Education

What is Continuous Home Care in Hospice?

Continuous Care, one of four hospice care options covered by Medicare, is for terminally ill patients. This 24/7 emergency therapy is supplied to the patient’s home for a limited duration.

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Hospice patient on wheelchair with family member's hand on shoulder, depicting what Hospice Respite Care is.
Hospice Education

What is Hospice Respite Care?

You may have heard of hospice respite care, but you may not know what it is. Hospice care is palliative care that helps people manage their symptoms and enhance their

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Hospice Education

Hospice Care for Sepsis

Sepsis develops quickly, unlike other severe or chronic diseases that often lead to hospice. Infections that cause sepsis can rapidly spread and worsen if not properly managed. Hospice admissions staff

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Smiling young lady caregiver providing compassionate support to her elderly hospice patient, illustrating the importance of choosing hospice care for end-of-life needs.
Patient

Why Choose Hospice Care?

The subject of mortality can evoke discomfort in many individuals, despite its inevitability as a shared human experience. This is the reason why it is frequently avoided to be discussed.

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Patient

Hospice Stages of Dying Timeline

At Melodia Care Hospice, our dedicated staff strives to enhance our patients’ physical and emotional well-being, improving their quality of life. We support patients and their families in understanding and

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How To Keep Oxygen On A Dementia Patient
Dementia

How To Keep Oxygen On A Dementia Patient

In dementia, the loss of cognitive functioning (thinking, remembering, and reasoning) has progressed to the point where it is interfering with a person’s everyday activities and activities of daily living.

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How To Remove Dentures From Dementia Patient
Patient

How To Remove Dentures From Dementia Patient

Dental Care For Dementia Patients Dental hygiene is critical to overall wellness. Heart disease, gum inflammation, stroke, osteoporosis, and respiratory illness can all be caused by poor dental care. Along

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Myeloma Patients End-Of-Life Care
Patient

What Are Myeloma End Of Life Symptoms

Myeloma Patients End Of Life Care If you or someone you care about is suffering from a terminal illness, it may become apparent that, despite receiving the best possible care,

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What Is Bereavement Hallucinations
Patient

What Is Bereavement Hallucinations?

The person who has lost a loved one may subsequently experience sensory perceptions of the deceased. This phenomenon, known as the hallucination of bereavement, is sometimes referred to as prolonged

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When To Stop Treatment For Glioblastoma
Patient

When To Stop Treatment for Glioblastoma

Glioblastoma (glioblastoma multiforme or GBM), also called grade IV astrocytoma, is a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor. It invades nearby brain tissue but generally does not spread to distant organs.

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