People often confuse palliative care and hospice care, believing both terms refer to the service available in the final months or weeks of life. Palliative care is the umbrella term for a ...

A new report by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) says that without targeted investment and planning, Ireland is facing a potential future crisis in end of life care and support for people who are ...

Many people equate palliative care with the end of life. It is so much more than that. "Palliative care is a medical specialty to help those people dealing with a serious illness," said Holli Martinez ...

Hospice care is a type and philosophy of care that centers on the palliation of a terminally or seriously ill patient's pain ...

It's so amazing to provide that care and comfort for more people, not only within the facility but then expanding our ...

A widow has said that while the hospice system is a fantastic service, improvements are needed to out of hours support services.

This update comes at a time when the healthcare industry is rapidly shifting toward patient-centered models, digital access, and value-based care. With 75% of adults over 50 preferring to remain at ...

Dear Carol: After caring for my mom for years, I moved her to memory care due to her dementia. At 93, she is fading. This memory care has some nursing available for an extra charge, and they’ve been ...

Palliative care and hospice are two types of care offered to people with serious medical illnesses. Provided to anyone, at any stage, who is continuing curative treatments and would like support ...