Hospice Nurse
Hospice Nurse Qualifications Having a qualified, compassionate hospice nurse is essential for end of life care. Westlake Village Hospice has a talented staff of nurses that can make you as comfortable as possible and assist your family through this trying time. We take extraordinary steps to find you a hospice nurse who suits your needs […]
Chaplains in Hospice Care
Chaplain Services Westlake Village hospice offers chaplain services to patients who are receiving palliative care during hospice. A Chaplain branches out beyond traditional care and is there to nurture the spiritual needs of a patient. Going into hospice can be extremely difficult for both patients and their families. Chaplain’s provide guidance and acceptance through whatever […]
Important hospice facts for families
Westlake Hospice Support When it comes to hospice and end of life care, it is important to be informed. Hospice is not a topic that most people like to bring up. However, having the conversation can be beneficial in order to find the best care option for patients and their families. End of life care […]
Why doctors recommend hospice care
Hospice care is designed to give supportive care to people in the final phase of a terminal illness and focus on the comfort and quality of life, rather than a cure.The goal is to enable patients to be comfortable and free of pain so that they live each day as fully as possible.Hospice care aims […]
Understanding the difference between hospice and palliative care
WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE? Palliative care involves providing relief from symptoms of illness while working to find a cure. In most cases, the patient will not have a terminal illness, but one that still requires significant medical treatment and care. Some examples of diseases that may require palliative care are congestive heart failure, stroke recovery, […]
Is hospice care giving up?
By choosing to enroll a family member or loved one into hospice care, it may be mistaken that a patient is giving up by foregoing other treatments for their illness. This is actually far from the truth and in fact, hospice care is about giving patients their own choice when it comes to managing the […]
How Palliative Care Benefits Families Affected by Dementia
Both Alzheimer’s disease and dementia come with a range of complex needs. However, they are most commonly associated with memory loss that begins to worsen as time goes by. For the person diagnosed, as well as their family, it can be hard.On top of that, safety concerns and health needs begin to increase as the […]
Signs of End-of-Life and Next Steps to Take
Friends and family members of the dying often have more difficulty understanding the situation, and knowing what to do, than the dying person. These are the signs that tell you when death is approaching, and how you can help your loved one transit peacefully. There are two general stages to the process of dying — […]
Family Planning for End-of-Life Care
Discussions about end of life Discussions about end of life can be uncomfortable and awkward for everyone involved. No one wants to think about the time when a loved one will no longer be here. Difficult as they are, these conversations are important and the earlier you can have them, the better. Decisions about a […]
What Makes Respiratory Therapists Valuable
It is easy to say that the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic have been the efficient frontline workers who have tirelessly worked to keep everyone healthy and safe no matter the conditions. While many doctors and various nurses have received a lot of recognition for their services, many other professionals in the healthcare industry have […]