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Multiple Chronic Illnesses: Palliative Care Can Improve Quality of Life
A 2014 report by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) stated that one in four Americans have multiple chronic conditions (heart and renal disease, diabetes, COPD, cancer, and dementia). That number...
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How to Access Hospice and Palliative Care From Home
We believe there is special love and dignity associated with your home. You’re surrounded by cherished mementos and photographs of family members, each one bringing back memories of special occasions...
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Your Guide to VA Hospice and Palliative Care Benefits
While all of our patients are special, we have a deep feeling of gratitude and admiration toward the men and women who have served our country. If you’re a veteran, you may not be aware of the hospice...
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Does Your Loved One Qualify for Palliative Care? A Checklist
A pain-free short trip to the beach to watch the sunset. A chance for laughing and enjoying favorite activities while at home. Not having to worry about coordinating care among your health care...
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What is LifeCare?
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (LCFL), formerly Lower Cape Fear Hospice, defines LifeCare as access to healthcare that provides people with a spectrum of health services from palliative care through hospice...
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Heart Patients Experience Improved Quality of Life with Palliative Care
Since 1964, February has been designated as American Heart Month. With heart disease the leading cause of death in the United States, American Heart Month aims to help prevent the disease by...
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Seven Benefits Hospice and Palliative Care provide during the COVID-19 Outbreak
At a time when we are all trying to distance ourselves from one another, it may seem counter intuitive to invite extra people into your home by way of a hospice or palliative care team. Not so. Hospice...
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7 Signs It May Be Time for Hospice or Palliative Care: What to Look for...
All of us get concerned and worried when our loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. As the disease progresses, we notice signs that specialized care, such as hospice or palliative care, may be...
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Is Palliative Care The Right Choice for End Stage Renal Disease?
If you’ve been diagnosed with end stage renal disease, we know you must feel overwhelmed, worried and even frightened. You may be wondering how you’re going to manage the demands that this disease will...
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