Are You Confused About the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care? Here's Help

Dear Carol: My mom has advanced lung disease as well as late-stage Alzheimer’s. We know that there are no cures for her current conditions, but the doctors don’t seem to have any useful answers for me when I ask about how I can make her life better at this stage. She has an inhaler for her lungs, but they don’t seem willing to prescribe medications or advice other than keep her comfortable. Well, how do I go about that? Should she be on hospice? I’ve heard of something called palliative care, but I don’t understand it and no doctor has mentioned it. Can you help me? – Confused in the Midwest Continue reading on Egosancares blog to learn more about the differences between these two comfort care programs: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook  General caregiving or incontinence questions? We’re here to help with ASK CAROL. Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order on Amazon use promo Code: 20CareGivers. ***Egosan’s PEFC certification guarantees that their products are from sustainable, managed forests, recycled and controlled sources                Related StoriesStart or Continue Life Support? Past Conversations Can Guide YouCan What You Eat Affect Your Incontinence Problem?Can Medications Trigger or Worsen Cognitive or In...
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