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Does Hospice Care 24/7?

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Learn about the four levels of hospice support — from routine home care to crisis response — and how each adapts to your needs.

Caring for a Loved One With Dementia: Practical Tips for Family Caregivers

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  Dementia is a progressive condition affecting memory, thinking, and behaviour. While supporting a loved one with dementia is challenging, understanding dementia prevention strategies and practical caregiving tips can help families navigate this journey with confidence. Understanding Dementia and Its Impact Dementia is not a specific disease but an umbrella term for conditions like Alzheimer’s […]

What is Your Family’s Role in Hospice Care?

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As a family, deciding whether to seek hospice care or not for our loved ones can be a tough choice. We are constantly struggling to choose between wanting to be as hands-on as possible or leaving them in the hands of the professionals. The Family can Provide Mental Nurturing and Emotional Support If you choose […]

Coping with the Death of a Family Member

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Losing someone we are close with can be an extremely difficult thing to experience and losing a family member can be particularly intense. Everyone grieves and copes with death differently, and there is no normal time period for someone to recover. The death of a family member can lead to shock, prolonged sadness, and even […]

What to Plan for Ahead of Hospice Care

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  Plan for Hospice care Planning ahead for hospice care ensures that the patient receives the right level of care and support as soon as they are eligible. Although it might be difficult at first, it’s better to plan ahead and start the hospice conversation early. Planning ahead for hospice care provides you with the […]