Medical Perspective
Choosing a Healthcare Surrogate
March 03, 2010
Choosing a healthcare surrogate wisely and communicating effectively with them and the rest of your family is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones and yourself...
Having a Heart for Those with End Stage Cardiac Disease: How Hospice Can Help
February 17, 2010
For those who are weakened by a failing heart, hospice offers valuable services that can help them live more comfortably at home , supported by a specially trained health care team....
Hospice and Dementia Care
December 29, 2009
Many caregivers and health care providers are unaware of the indicators for hospice care for those with dementia. Hospice care can help during the last months of this illness....
Talking to our Doctors About Hard Topics and Tough Choices
December 22, 2009
When we or our loved ones are dealing with a life-threatening or serious illness, it is important that we have reliable and accurate information, so we can make realistic plans and maintain as much control over our situation as possible. Unfortunately, relying on our doctor to bring up difficult topics like prognosis and treatment options may not provide the information we need when we are counting on it most. Here are some tips on how to talk to doctors about hard subjects and tough choices...
Ethics Committee Case Studies
December 11, 2009
Learn about Hospice of the Comforter's Ethics Committee and read case studies here. ...
Caregiving During the Holidays
November 20, 2009
The stresses of caring for a loved one with a life-threatening or chronic illness are well-documented. Add to these usual burdens the extra demands of the holidays, and caregivers often express the wish that they could skip over November and December to avoid all the fuss! Read on for tips on how to cope during the holidays....
Meet Our Clinical Consultant Pharmacist
September 30, 2009
Connie Leon, PharmD, has been serving Hospice of the Comforter as our Clinical Consultant Pharmacist for two years....
Hospice of the Comforter's Physicians Play Important Role in End-of-Life Care
July 23, 2009
Hospice of the Comforter’s medical director and physicians play an important role in our care of end-of-life patients. Read on to meet our staff physicians....