Ashley Welch

Ashley Welch is a journalist focusing on health and science reporting with more than a decade of experience in both breaking news and long-form storytelling. She served as the health editor for CBSNews.com for several years, reporting, writing, and editing daily health news articles and features. She is currently a freelancer writing for a mix of local, national, and international publications.

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For Patients and Caregivers

An elderly woman in a wheelchair is tenderly hugged by a caretaker in a Christmas-decorated group home. Festive lights and a tree add warmth to the scene.

Care At Home

November 2023

Respite Care for the Holidays

Respite care for the holidays can provide a much-needed temporary break for caregivers to rest, recharge, and enjoy the magic of the season….

Illustration depicting the letters ALS being shattered and breaking apart, symbolizing hope and progress in the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Terminal Illness

November 2023

End-of-Life Care for ALS

ALS hospice is a specialized form of healthcare aimed at maximizing comfort and improving quality of life for those dying from the neurodegenerative disease….

Terminal patient at home, embraced by family - wife, sister, granddaughter - sharing precious time together.

End of Life Planning

November 2023

End-Of-Life Conversations With Families

End-of-life conversations with families can be immensely challenging, but they’re essential for ensuring that our loved ones’ final wishes are met….

Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Hospice: A patient in a heartfelt moment using a tri-ball Incentive Spirometry, promoting respiratory well-being.

Terminal Illness

October 2023

COPD Hospice Care For Late-Stage COPD

COPD hospice care can help ensure comfort and peace for your loved one and their family, as the end of their approaches with this…

ALS Management Tools: A mobile phone displaying 'ALS' on a physician's desk, alongside a pill pack and stethoscope, for comprehensive care.

Terminal Illness

September 2023

ALS Life Expectancy and Treatment Options

Discovering ALS Life Expectancy: While the average is 2-5 years from symptom onset, some defy the odds, living for 10 or even 20 years….

Female hospice volunteer visiting a female patient. Both are sitting on a couch talking and smiling, in the patient's home.

Care At Home

August 2023

The Value of Hospice Volunteering

Hospice volunteering can make a big difference in the lives of patients and their families. Volunteers provide companionship, support, and practical assistance….