Tag: Hospice
Hospice Part 2 – Policies
The purpose of hospice care is to help people who are terminally ill to be as comfortable as possible by ensuring that not only their physical needs are met but also their social, emotional, and spiritual needs are met as well. Below are some hospice policies and how they might affect your family. Hospice care Read More
History of Hospice – Part 1
In 1963, a New York born, well-educated nurse by the name of Florence Wald attended a lecture given by Dr. Cicely Saunders of London, England regarding the care of terminal patients. Florence had always been interested in providing more appropriate end of life care, and continued to follow Dr. Saunders’ work for several years. Dr. Read More