Author: Frank Davis

After working in the healthcare field for over ten years, Frank Davis has developed considerable expertise and offers you valuable insights into the industry through blogs. He has published blogs for Hospice Valley, Senior Home Care, and 24 Hour Care, and in his leisure time, Frank enjoys reading and writing.

Entries by Frank Davis

Is Hospice Care Free

Hospice care is a critical service for individuals nearing the end of their lives, focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment. A common question that arises when considering hospice care is, "Is hospice care free in California?" The straightforward answer is that hospice care can be free for many individuals,...

How Do You Know When Someone Is Ready For Hospice

Several studies have been conducted that suggest the majority of doctors overestimate the life expectancy of their patients. This is not a good thing as patients will miss out on benefits which hospice provides early in a patient's condition. It is a good idea to ask your doctor for information before you need hospice...

Why Would a Doctor Recommend Hospice Care

Hospice Doctor Holding Hand of Hospice Patient

There are many of us who have had the same medical professional for a long time, and who would not change doctors for anybody else. In times of illness and trouble, they are the person we turn to and rely on when we are feeling unwell. To a certain extent, they have become an...

What to do if someone stops eating or drinking

Patient by Bed Stops Eating and Drinking

If you know someone who stops eating or drinking, the first thing you should do is make sure they visit their doctor to check if there are any underlying issues that might cause the change. Don't force the patient to eat or drink, as that can end up causing even more damage. Giving them...

Hospice Valley is Open Right Now Overnights & 24 Hours

Are you dealing with an emergency, a matter that is urgent, and you need to speak with a representative from hospice. We are available at all times. You do not need to wait for normal business hours to get in touch with us. As of now, our offices are open right now as you...

What Is Not Covered Under Hospice Care

Hospice Patient in Bed With a Nurse Assisting

There are so many benefits and services that hospice care provides to the patient and family that are very beneficial. You may be inundated with all the information that is provided to you, and find yourself at a loss as to what to do next. In my opinion, you are better off starting with...

Hospice Care for Dementia Patients

Dementia Alzheimer's Patient Next to Caregiver

It is reported that dementia patients who get hospice have a better pain control, are less likely to die in a hospital setting, and have families who are more satisfied with the care they receive. In hospice care, one of the main goals is to have pain and symptoms controlled as best as possible. We...

How Do You Set Up Hospice Care

Doctor on home visit trying to set up hospice care

As a hospice, our main role is to provide comfort and dignity to your loved one while creating a holistic environment for them. Hospice care is intended to improve the quality of life of its patients by controlling pain and symptoms. We provide services by a team of professionals which include a physician, nurses,...

Does Medicare Pay for Hospice Room and Board

There are a number of things you need to take into consideration when looking for hospice care, and one of them is room and board costs. You may have a question, such as, do Medicare covers the costs for room and board at hospices? Normally, the answer to this question is no, not under...

Where is Hospice Care Provided

No matter where you are located, hospice care can be applied wherever you are. It is a philosophy of care that is adaptable to any location. This will be done through the introduction of an interdisciplinary team, which will include doctors, nurses, social workers, therapists, and volunteers to create a holistic and caring environment....

Does Hospice Care Provide 24 Hour Care?

The hospice program is designed to provide patients with the same level of care they receive at the hospital, but in the comfort of their own homes, free from intrusive noise and invasive procedures. As part of this goal, it is important not to intrude on the patient's privacy and let them spend as...

What Criteria Qualifies A Patient for Hospice Care

Hospice can only be considered as an option if a prognosis by a physician is given that the patient has a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease runs its normal course. Listed below are guidelines that Hospice can use in order to determine if a patient is eligible for hospice...

Can You Transfer From One Hospice to Another

If you are considering a transfer from another hospice agency, you are most likely considering it for two main reasons. In this case, it could be directly related to either the fact that you are relocating outside of the hospice coverage area or that you dislike the services provided by your current hospice provider....

Does Hospice Help With Bathing

In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is necessary to keep up with your personal hygiene. Bathing can improve a person's skin health, comfort, self-esteem, and quality of life by preventing the development of skin disorders. In case your loved one is suffering from a terminal illness, he or she may...

How Much Does Hospice Care Cost Out of Pocket

You may be in the process of trying to get hospice care and are researching the costs of service. The great part of hospice care is that if you have insurance such as Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance, hospice is covered 100%. If you are uninsured because you can not afford it, hospice care...

Why Does Hospice Bring in a Hospital Bed

A hospital bed, in contrast to standard beds found in most homes, is specifically designed to provide a secure, stable, and comfortable environment for rest, healing, and recovery. Hospital beds are generally twin-sized beds that can be raised and lowered as well as a moveable head and foot. These beds can be wheeled around...

Does Food and Water Stop When In Hospice Care

Hospice doctor next to food and liquids on a table

Hospice care is aimed at providing patients with the maximum level of comfort, as well as a better quality of life by controlling the pain and discomfort that comes with a terminal illness. Hospice does not shorten or lengthen a patients life span, but simply focuses on addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Among...

How Long Will Medicare Pay for Hospice Care?

Depending on what your specific situation is, you may be concerned about what happens if you need additional days or months of hospice care. It is a common practice to tell you that you are receiving hospice for six months. However, if your illness is terminal and you need additional days, hospice care can...

What Are the Four Levels of Hospice Care

As of 2018, there were 1.55 million Medicare recipients receiving hospice care within the United States. This is a figure that has been increasing by around 4% annually. However, not all hospice care recipients are getting the same kind of care. There are four levels of hospice care, namely routine home care, continuous home...

Who Qualifies for Hospice Care

Hospice Patient and Caregiver Reading Together Outside

Hospice care has a vital role to play at the late stage of a patient's life who is suffering from a terminal illness. The patient and their family will get to benefit from the services and support hospice care provides. By identifying when a patient is eligible for hospice early on, there is a...

Who Pays For Hospice Care at Home?

If you or a loved one is ever in need of hospice care, you should not skip out on it due to concerns about affording it. That is because Medicare hospice coverage is available to almost everyone. This coverage plan, which is under Part A of Medicare, includes all of the services you will...

What Are the Most Common Hospice Diagnosis?

Doctor reviewing medical equipment with patient next to her

Hospice care has only been around since 1948. Only since 1982 has hospice care been covered under Medicare. In the early days of hospice care, patients with terminal cancer were the bulk of those who received it. However, things have changed, and patients with a wide range of other terminal illnesses meet the criteria...

Can Medicare Take Your Assets to Pay For Hospice?

Some people believe that in California Medicare has the power to seize their assets to pay for hospice. You may be relieved to learn that this is simply untrue. Medicare is a federal health insurance program aimed at helping people who are either 65 years old or older, as well as certain younger folks who...

Coping With Grief and Loss When a Loved One Is in Hospice

Entry into hospice is a family event. If you're helping a loved one to make the transition, you may be experiencing a host of overwhelming emotions that range from sadness to anger. This is very typical and expected. If your family is among the more than 1.4 million families that help a loved one...

How Long Do Hospice Patients Live

How long do hospice patients live? This is a question that friends and family of loved ones in hospice care want to know the answer to. What you learn may surprise you, especially since there is a significant difference between a doctor's prediction and what the reality is. What Studies Have Found Several studies have come...

Medicare and Hospice Care

Hospice care is for those who have a terminal illness, and their life expectancy is 6 months or less. When someone goes into hospice care, we attend to both the patient and their family’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The goal of hospice care is to provide symptom and pain management care outside of...

Hospice Nutrition – End of Life Nutrition

Hospice Nutrition - Elderly woman and caregiver at a table eating

Once a patient enters hospice care, they no longer need to eat or drink as many foods or liquids as they used to. The body is slowing down its metabolism, which makes actions like forcing food and liquids to somebody in hospice care become detrimental in easing their suffering. While some believe that eating...

Hospice vs Palliative Care: What’s the Difference

Two roads in forest, hospice vs palliative care

If either you or someone you know has faced a severe illness, you have probably heard the terms palliative care and hospice care used. While both of these terms refer to a level of comfort and relief provided to a patient, there are some critical differences in hospice vs palliative care. To receive the...

How To Recognize When A Loved One Is Dying

Adult siblings crying after their dead father

We all have one thing in common. Death! It is an undeniable truth of our life. However, seeing your loved one on death bed can feel like a blast straight in your heart. What’s even more painful is waiting for their peaceful departure to the heavens without knowing how much time they have left...

7 Effective Ways Hospice Family Can Cope With Stress

Lady sitting down stressed out about Hospice Care

Seeing your mom, dad, spouse, or other loved ones go through hospice care can be painful. The emotional suffering of knowing that eventually it will be time to depart can be overwhelming. The physical challenges of constant caregiving to your loved one can also add more water to the bucket. While trying to provide...


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