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What Happens When Doctors Die

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry November 18, 2020 Leave a Comment

We have entered a time when conversations aimed toward hospice and quality end of life care for patients are more prolific with a focus on empowering the patient and families with information and guidance for less invasive and more manageable ways to die. But what about the doctors? The doctors who treat patients in hospitals […]

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Hospice and Palliative Care for the LGBTQ Community

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry November 11, 2020 1 Comment

Aging, illness, and death do not discriminate, and yet there is a fear of discrimination in receiving hospice and palliative care for LGBTQ seniors and their partners. Grieving partners may not feel comfortable seeking the support that they need and in the final days or months of life, patients may feel isolated or depressed, alienated […]

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The ABC’s of Medicare

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry September 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

Before we get to Part C, let’s take a look at one other Medicare supplemental option—Medicare Part D. This part is solely for prescription medications and plan holders pay a monthly premium along with copayments and often deductibles. You can buy a Part D plan through a private insurer if you have Plans A and […]

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Honoring End-of-Life Wishes in Blended Families

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry August 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

It’s not uncommon these days for families to be a blend of more than one marriage and involve stepchildren, sometimes from more than one birth mother. This can make end-of-life discussions more important before an actual illness sets in, and also it can make it more fraught with emotions and differences of opinion. This makes […]

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Providing Hospice and End-of-Life Care to the Homeless

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry July 22, 2020 Leave a Comment

Many of the illnesses and conditions that people face are many times worse for the homeless, who often lack access to medical care and whose conditions are typically worsened by their lack of permanent housing. In Washington state, hospice programs for the homeless were created to ensure that their last days are more comfortable and […]

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Walmart’s Entry into Hospice & Healthcare

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry June 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has gotten into the healthcare business. On September 13, 2019, it announced that it is partnering with Amedisys to expand hospice nationwide through a new health care service called Walmart Health. According to Walmart’s Corporate announcement, the first-ever Walmart Health center in Dallas, Georgia, “is working with partners to provide […]

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Our Response to COVID-19

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry May 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

The coronavirus has challenged all of us to improvise and innovate in hopes of a better future. While you have been sheltering in place, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry has continued to provide compassionate care to patients and families at end-of-life. We have worked to come up with new ways to meet the needs of […]

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Being Prepared in the Time of COVID-19

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry April 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

From The Conversation Project. Three Things You Can Do Now: This is a challenging time. There are many things that are out of our control. But there are some things we can do to help us be prepared – both for ourselves and the people we care about. Here are three important things each of […]

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It’s National Social Work Month!

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry March 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

Social workers are known for their dedication to helping others; by providing support, finding resources, navigating through difficult journeys, offering problem-solving solutions and coping skills to those experiencing stressful issues. They are people who possess an immense amount of integrity and empathy.  They are critical thinkers, non-judgmental friends, active listeners, and boundary-setters. Social workers provide […]

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