In 1997, the Institute of Medicine released a report claiming that many Americans experience end-of-life suffering. However, even though it’s been about two decades since the report was released, the number of people suffering in their last year of life rose. Between 1998 and 2010, the number of Americans...
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According to a report issued by the Institute of Medicine, less than 30 percent of adults surveyed had spoken to loved ones regarding end of life care. As uncomfortable and frightening as it can be, you should speak to your terminally ill relative or loved one about his or her...
Read MoreAccording to the American Heart Association, the number of adults in the United States with heart failure rose by 800,000 over the last five years. About 10 percent of the 5.7 million people in the country currently living with heart failure in its end stages. Heart failure also tends...
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the transition from the hospital to hospice care is a tough transition for anyone. The family is starting to realize that the comfort of their loved one is more important than an aggressive treatment in a hospital setting. This is often because certain treatments increase the...
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