The distinction between palliative care and hospice care can be confusing when deciding the next best course of action when you or a loved one is faced with a serious illness. Although both care plans ...

Palliative care and hospice care often get confused with each other. While both are types of supportive care for symptom relief, they are different. Whether you need palliative care or hospice care, ...

Palliative and hospice care are two important types of support that can help you and your family during difficult times. In California, these services are available to all ages and understanding the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Setting up long-term care, or end-of-life care, can be confusing and stressful, during a time when families are already dealing with so much. Dr. Helen Kao, MD., the Director of ...

Q: When facing a severe illness, how do I choose between hospice and palliative care for my loved one? A: When dealing with a severe illness, patients and their families often have to decide between ...

When someone is diagnosed with a serious illness, it can be challenging to prioritize advance care planning conversations with their family and doctors. However, it is important to ensure care is ...

IT’S WISE TO PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED, SAYS KATHLEEN SUMMERS. USUALLY WE SEE, UNFORTUNATELY, FAMILIES IN CRISES WE NOW HAVE FACING SOME KIND OF EITHER AN ILLNESS OR AGING PROCESS CONCERN, AND WE DON ...

The World Health Organization estimates that each year an estimated 56 million people need hospice or palliative care, and the numbers continue to increase. Many, however, may not understand when to ...

If a doctor diagnoses you with a serious illness and suggests palliative care, don't jump to conclusions. It doesn't mean you have mere months to live, NIH News in Health emphasizes. Palliative care, ...