News
Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Partnership Hospice gave couple some husband/wife time.
03/18/2010 - View an article about a Eagle, NE couple who tell about their Hospice journey.
Dying Well by Tom Holmes and Melissa Suran
02/18/2010 - Facing reality head-on, and at home, can make last days not so scary.
Hyperemesis gravidarum
02/18/2010 - Hyperemesis gravidarum, better known to pregnant moms as "morning sickness", can be handled at home.
On Death and Dying--10 Things you need to know about Hospice Care by Betsy Murphy
01/21/2010 - Your family doctor and your neighbor have both suggested you call hospice for your ill loved one but you continue to be reluctant.
Home Health and Hospice
10/29/2009 - Overview of Home Health and Hospice services
Caring for the Caregiver Should Be a Priority
10/29/2009 - Caring for anyone is difficult, even in the best of circumstances. If you’ve been called on to care for a chronically ill loved one, taking care of yourself will help you provide care more effectively.
Appointment of Health Care Proxies Could Ease Burdens for Patients, Families
09/04/2009 - According to a study published in Critical Care Medicine, “Most chronically critically ill patients fail to designate a surrogate decision-maker or express preferences regarding life-sustaining treatments.”
Hospice Care Still Underutilized and Misunderstood
08/05/2009 - Expert Says Patients Need Not Have Cancer or Be Imminently Dying to Enroll
Hospice: An Overlooked Option
12/15/2008 - Hospice care helps terminally ill patients prepare for death, treating their symptoms and pain and preparing them -- and their families -- for the end. The patients maintain their dignity and some semblance of control over their life.
