When a loved one faces a terminal illness, families often feel overwhelmed by treatment options and decisions. The question of whether holistic therapies belong in hospice care surfaces frequently, especially as families seek the most compassionate and comprehensive support possible. At Shiloh Hospice, we recognize…
The role of a family caregiver undergoes a significant and supportive transformation when a loved one enters hospice care. Hospice care is designed to provide comfort and increased quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. For caregivers, this means a shift from managing every…
When planning for hospice care, accurate information is needed to provide the most compassionate and effective end-of-life care. Understanding a patient's likely life expectancy helps families make informed decisions and ensures appropriate care resources are allocated. Three of the main prognostic tools that can guide…
Hospice care is often known for providing medical support during life's final chapter, yet it can offer much more than that. Hospice provides a compassionate approach that helps families create lasting memories while ensuring their loved ones are cared for with dignity and comfort. Professional…
When a loved one transitions to hospice care, families often wonder what to expect from the process. At Shiloh Hospice, we prioritize guiding families through every step with compassion and professionalism. One of the very first components of moving to hospice care is the completion…
Hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, making pain and symptom management a cornerstone of quality end-of-life care. Effective pain and symptom control allows patients to spend meaningful time with loved ones while maintaining dignity and peace. Key ways hospice care teams address pain…