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    Without knowing the actual difference, deciding on what to choose between palliative care and hospice care is never easy. Both look similar as they both focus on comfort and support but are used for different purposes and conditions. Understanding them can help families and caregivers make the right choice for their loved ones. It's quite difficult to decide how to provide the right care when you see your loved one suffering from a life-limiting illness. There are two care options available. Palliative care and hospice care. In a general view, both look similar. And yes, somehow they are similar as they both focus on providing comfort and support. But technically, they're not the same. Most people and patients’ families get confused regarding their meanings, and about which will be the right choice for a particular situation.   In this blog, you'll find the answer. We'll look at palliative care vs hospice care , what each involves, how they differ, and which one to ...

   Loneliness is the most common problem elderly people face. They feel ignored despite being surrounded by many other family members. But what causes this? Keep reading this blog post. People’s lives change in many ways with time as they grow older. There could be many reasons, like retirement from work, losing their life partner or close friends, or health issues that limit their movement. Because of these unfortunate changes, they feel that they are getting disconnected from the world around them. They think they are not being listened to or understood, and their opinions are not being given importance by others. It’s Not Just About Being Alone, It’s About Feeling Alone Mostly, elderly people do not say that they’re feeling lonely, but you can observe it through their actions and new priorities. They often are quiet, stop doing the activities that they loved once, or lose interest in talking to others. It’s not always a matter of physical loneliness but the emotional feelin...

  You might have heard the term “Hospice Care” but are not exactly aware of what it truly involves. Perhaps you think that this kind of care is for those who are going through from final hours or it just involves pain relief. But hospice care is more than that. It’s good to understand it well to make a real difference, especially if your loved one is suffering from a serious illness.  It's More Than Just Medical Help   When a patient is predicted to live six or less than six months, and the illness can no longer be cured, that’s where hospice care comes in. It is specially designed to provide symptom management pain relief while also attending to the emotional and spiritual need of the patient. But not limited to the patient, hospice care is also designed to support the patient’s family members and caregivers. A patient can feel calm, dignity, and emotional support through hospice care in their last months or weeks. Most people get stuck when they suddenly know that their...

  What do you think when you hear about end-of-life care? Most people think in this kind of care, a patient is offered pain management and comfort during their last days of life. Although pain management is a key part of it, end-of-life care is beyond it as there’s much more involved in it. Hence, end-of-life care is not just about helping someone pass away with ease but also about helping them spend their ending time with ease, dignity, and emotional peace. Now time doesn’t matter whether it’s about weeks, months, or even longer. The ending stage of life can be frustrating for both the patient and the caregiver. So, having the right support and guidance can make all the difference.  It’s More Than Just Medication   Pain management is indeed crucial, but the patient also needs emotional and spiritual support and the assurance that their final wishes will be valued. End-of-life care offers a peaceful presence, listening, and support in spiritual practices. These litt...

  Loneliness is the most common problem elderly people face. They feel ignored despite being surrounded by many other family members. But what causes this? Keep reading this blog post. People’s lives change in many ways with time as they grow older. There could be many reasons, like retirement from work, losing their life partner or close friends, or health issues that limit their movement. Because of these unfortunate changes, they feel that they are getting disconnected from the world around them. They think they are not being listened to or understood, and their opinions are not being given importance by others. It’s Not Just About Being Alone, It’s About Feeling Alone Mostly, elderly people do not say that they’re feeling lonely, but you can observe it through their actions and new priorities. They often are quiet, stop doing the activities that they loved once, or lose interest in talking to others. It’s not always a matter of physical loneliness but the emotional feelin...

Caring for someone you love is indeed a beautiful act of kindness. You must take this role with full passion and love. You must give your best every day. But many people feel tired, and sometimes even hopeless despite having passion and love for their loved one. These kinds of situations are called feeling burned out, which is very common, but everyone feels that he/she is the only one feeling burned out while caregiving. What is Caregiver Burnout? Burnout happens when a caregiver gives too much of their time and energy to the patient or loved one and almost forgets about taking care of themselves. Most caregivers skip meals, don’t sleep enough, or put their personal needs last. Doing this, they are not aware of what’s going to happen. Over time, sadness, feelings of anger, and health issues start occurring.  Why Does Burnout Happen? In caregiving, there are many challenges of caregiving that can cause burnout. See the breakdown:  ·        ...