How to Make a Loved One’s Home Comfortable for Hospice Care
When a loved one begins hospice care at home, creating a comfortable, peaceful space can make all the difference. It’s not just about setting up medical equipment, it’s about making sure they feel safe, supported, and surrounded by the things that bring them comfort. At Nueva Hospice, we’re here to help every step of the way, ensuring your loved one’s space is set up to provide warmth, dignity, and ease for both them and their caregivers
Hospice Care for Patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a journey filled with love, patience, and difficult decisions. As the disease progresses, hospice care can provide the specialized support needed to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life. At Nueva Hospice, we understand that every family’s experience is unique, and we’re here to walk alongside you with compassionate care tailored to your loved one’s needs.
What to Expect in the First Week of Hospice Care
The first week of hospice care may feel overwhelming, but it’s also the beginning of a journey focused on comfort and connection. At Nueva Hospice, we’re here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring compassionate care and support for your loved one and your family. Here’s what to expect during the first week of hospice care.
Enhancing Hospice Care with Volunteer Services at Nueva Hospice
Explore how Nueva Hospice volunteers bring joy, connection, and meaningful moments to patients and families. From music therapy and games to personalized celebrations, their care goes beyond expectations. Learn about the services that make every day brighter and how they truly treat every patient like family.
Knowing Your Hospice Care Team
One of the first things families often wonder is: “Who’s part of the hospice team?”, and “How do they help my loved one?” Knowing your hospice care team can make everything feel more personal and less overwhelming. When you understand who’s there to support you and your family, it brings a sense of comfort and confidence - allowing you to focus on what truly matters: creating meaningful moments together.
How to Choose Hospice Care: Finding the Right Fit for Your Family
Considering hospice care for a loved one or yourself is a big decision. It’s not easy and filled with emotion, so it's natural to feel uncertain or even a bit overwhelmed.
You want to find a hospice team that not only understands the medical side of things but also truly cares about you or your loved one as a person. At Nueva Hospice, we’ve walked this journey with many families, and we’re here to help you find the right fit, step by step. Here are some things to consider when deciding how to choose hospice care.
Supporting Loved Ones Through Grief and Loss
Losing someone you love is hard beyond words. If you’re supporting a friend or family member who’s grieving, it can feel tough to know what to say or do. At Nueva Hospice, we understand what this journey is like - we’ve been there, and we know it’s a time full of so many mixed emotions.
Pain Management Techniques in Hospice Care
When a family member, friend, or someone special in your life is in hospice, managing pain is one of the most important parts of their care. At Nueva Hospice, our goal is to keep the patient as comfortable as possible and their family feel at ease and supported so the focus can be on being together and making the most of each day.
Hospice Care at Home vs. Inpatient Care: Which Is Right for You?
When deciding on hospice care, a big question often comes up: should care be at home, or would an in-patient setting be more comfortable? Each option offers its own kind of support and comfort, so finding what feels best for your family and your loved one’s needs is key.
At Nueva Hospice, we’re here to help you make this choice, whether that means providing care at home or in an inpatient setting. Let’s take a look at both options to help you decide what might feel right for your family.
Nueva Hospice Attends 2024 Home, Health & Hospice MAC Summit
The Nueva Hospice team had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2024 Home Health and Hospice Medicare Administrative Collaborative Summit (HHH MAC Summit) and it didn’t disappoint.
The event offered informative sessions, meaningful networking, and fresh insights that left us feeling both inspired and equipped with new tools to improve the care we provide to our patients and their families.
Debunking Common Myths About Hospice Care: What You Need to Know
At Nueva Hospice, we want to help families understand the real benefits of hospice care, and we’re here to clear up some of the most common myths. From when to start care to where it can happen, we want to provide clarity so you and your loved ones can focus on what really matters: comfort, peace, and making the most of every moment together.
The Benefits of Hospice Care for Elderly Patients
What do you do when your loved one reaches the later stages of life? Maybe this person once cared for you and was your source of guidance, and now, the roles have changed.
Think of all the times they made you feel comfortable, happy, and loved. Now, it’s your turn to do the same for them.
Navigating End-of-Life Decisions: A Guide for Families
When a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness, it can feel like the world is spinning out of control. Where do you even start? What do you say? No one teaches us how to handle this, and it can feel overwhelming and deeply emotional. We’ve been there, and we understand.
Hospice Care 101: Everything You Need to Know
Discover how Nueva Hospice offers personalized care focused on comfort, dignity, and support for patients and families. Learn about our services and when hospice care may be right for your loved one.