Palliative Care

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Care At Home

August 2024

Continuum of Care

In today’s healthcare landscape, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care is paramount, especially for individuals with advanced illnesses. The Sage Family of Companies exemplifies this approach…

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

Terminal Illnesses

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 Illnesses

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 Illnesses

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….

Terminal Illnesses

July 2023

What Is Terminal Cancer?

Terminal cancer is any type of cancer that can’t be cured, no longer responds to treatment, and is expected to cause death in the…

Care At Home

July 2023

Comfort Care Vs Hospice Care: Is There a Difference?

Comfort care is a specialized type of care focused on alleviating pain, maximizing comfort, and enhancing quality of life in people with a terminal…

Palliative Care patient holding his head in pain while a nurse holds his hand.

Care At Home

May 2023

What is Palliative Care at Home?

Palliative care at home is specialized care for people living with a life-limiting disease, focusing on symptom management and improved quality of life. …

Illustration of a human brain with a missing puzzle piece symbolizing the challenges of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Terminal Illnesses

May 2023

What’s the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?

Dementia is a general term for diseases that affect cognitive function, while Alzheimer’s is a specific disorder and the most common form of dementia….

At-Home Comfort Care: A female patient receives attentive care from a female nurse, checking breathing with a stethoscope, reflecting home healthcare.

Care At Home

May 2023

What Is Comfort Care? Definition and FAQs

Comfort care is a specialized form of care that aims to relieve pain, maximize comfort, and improve quality of life at the end of…

Esophageal Cancer Essentials: A photo montage featuring a stethoscope, pill packets, syringe, and the words 'Esophageal Cancer' - comprehensive care.

Terminal Illnesses

April 2023

Signs of Dying from Esophageal Cancer

Signs of dying from esophageal cancer can look different for everyone but can include difficulty swallowing and speaking, severe chest pain, and chronic…

Terminal Illnesses

April 2023

What Are the Symptoms of End Stage Lymphoma?

Symptoms of dying from lymphoma vary from person to person but generally include fatigue, loss of appetite, severe pain, confusion, and breathing troubles….

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Care At Home

January 2023

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