Heart to Heart Hospice Myths and Facts

There are many misconceptions about hospice. We want you to know the facts about hospice care and all the benefits it provides for patients and their families. Myth: Hospice is a place.  Fact: Hospice care is a service that can be provided anywhere the patient calls home. Our trained, compassionate…

How to Select a Hospice Provider

When deciding whether to continue cancer treatment, the American Cancer Society recommends, “at some point you may need to consider that further treatment is not likely to improve your health or change your outcome or survival. At the same time, it might have side effects that could affect your quality…

Home Health Care Versus Hospice Care

Do you know the difference between Home Health Care and Hospice Care? Goal of Home Health Care: Curative/Rehabilitation for the patient Eligibility Requirements:  Physician certifies that the patient is in need of intermittent skilled nursing or therapy: The patient’s condition is expected to improve in a reasonable period of time. …