Can Anyone Receive Hospice Care? by Robert Bruce Dalglish of Philadelphia PA Anyone diagnosed with limited life expectancy, meaning less than 6 months, can receive Alliance Hospice care. A physician certifies the terminal illness and collaborates with the Hospice care team for appropriate services. Many patients have cancer but hospice cares for those with all …
by Robert Bruce Dalglish – CEO of Alliance and All Caring Hospice There are several differences between Palliative Care and Hospice Care; however, there is a beneficial relationship between the two. By definition, Palliative Care focuses on relieving symptoms that are related to chronic illnesses, such as Cancer, Alzheimer’s and dementia, Heart Disease, Kidney Failure, Respiratory (Lung) Disease, Kidney Failure, Stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis …
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Things You Should Know about Hospice Care By Robert Bruce Dalglish of Philadelphia Hospice care is a philosophy of care focused on comfort, quality of life, and assisting those nearing the end of life. It is a system of care oriented towards treating pain and other symptoms without curing the illness. Hospice is a unique type …
