Immediately following death, nothing has to be done. Take the time you need to start the grieving process. Some people want to stay in the room with the body; others prefer to leave. You might want to have someone make sure the body is lying flat before the joints become stiff and cannot be moved. This rigor mortis begins sometime during the first hours after death. After the death, how long … [Read more...]
Finding care at the end of life
Decades ago, most people died at home, but medical advances have changed that. Today, most Americans are in hospitals or nursing homes at the end of their lives. Some people enter the hospital to get treated for an illness. Some may already be living in a nursing home. Increasingly, people are choosing hospice care at the end of life. There is no "right" place to die. And, of course, where we … [Read more...]
Hospice care used more, but often too late
Twice as many elderly people died in hospice care as in a hospital or nursing home compared with a decade ago, but hospice is often treated as a last resort — and used too late to benefit patients and their families. The researchers examined Medicare records for 840,000 people 66 or older who died in 2000, 2005 and 2009. They found intensive-care use, hospitalization and the rate of health care … [Read more...]
FAQ About Hospice and Palliative care
Q. What is palliative medicine? A. Palliative medicine is a medical subspecialty provided by doctors who offer palliative care for people who are seriously ill. Palliative care relieves suffering and improves quality of life for people of any age and at any stage in a serious illness, whether that illness is curable, chronic, or life-threatening. Q. What's the difference between palliative … [Read more...]
How social workers fit in
November 12, 2015 Contact: Maria Patino 832.408.7999 maria@accreditedhospicesofamerica.com The social worker is an integral member of Accredited Hospices of America team. As trained professionals, our first family upon entering the hospice program. Going forward we represent the individual/family's wishes at every hospice team meeting. At the initial evaluation out goal is to … [Read more...]
What is Hospice?
Contact: Jerry Mosbacher 832.410.3192 jerry@accreditedhospicesofamerica.com Accredited Hospices of America is specialized type of care for those facing a life-limiting illness, their families and their caregivers. Accredited Hospices of America care addresses the patient's physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. Accredited Hospices of America care also helps … [Read more...]
Hospice vs Home Care Aide Organizations vs Licensed Home Health Agencies vs Medicare Certified Home Health Agencies By Accredited Hospices of America
Contact: Debbie Mosbacher 832.410.3192 October 15, 2015 As the demand for care and services in assisted living and residential care increases, so too does the use of home care, home health, and hospice. But it can be confusing to understand the difference between these providers and the services they offer. Fortunately, the Accredited Hospices of America services provides a … [Read more...]
ACCREDITED HOSPICES OF AMERICA AWARDED GOLD SEAL OF APPROVAL FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION
June 12, 2015 Contact: Debbie Mosbacher 832.408.7999 debbie@accreditedhospicesofamerica.com ACCREDITED HOSPICES OF AMERICA AWARDED GOLD SEAL OF APPROVAL FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION HOUSTON, TX, JUNE 12, 2015, Accredited Hospices of America today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance … [Read more...]