Hospice

Navigating Heart Failure with Hospice Care

Living with heart failure poses unique challenges, both for individuals and their loved ones. As the condition progresses, making informed decisions about end-of-life care becomes crucial. In this blog, we’ll explore when someone with heart disease may be ready for hospice, the signs to look for, and why hospice care, especially with the support of […]

6 Advantages of Choosing Hospice Care at Home [Infographic]

Parkinson’s Disease: When is the right time for hospice care?

It is estimated that more than one million people in the United States are currently living with Parksinon’s disease. Parkinson’s is typically a slow-progressing neurological condition that weakens one’s movement, balance and coordination and causes uncontrollable tremors and shaking. Upon final stages of the disease, all ability to move may cease, and it might be […]

Hospice Care for Families Affected by Dementia and Alzheimer’s

An estimated six million Americans who are 65 years or older are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia or memory loss. With the number of dementia patients expected to increase rapidly by the year 2050, the number entering hospice care is also predicted to rise. In recent years, about 21 […]

Hospice Care Provides Comfort to Cancer Patients and Families

While someone can enter hospice care for any number of medical reasons, cancer continues to be the one of the most common. Each year, approximately 1.5 million Americans receive hospice care to improve their quality of life during their end of life journey. If you or a loved one is battling cancer and all medical […]

Committed to Patients and Families at End of Life

Facing the final stages of life is a deeply challenging and emotional journey for both patients and their loved ones. In such moments, receiving compassionate, personalized care can make all the difference. By providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support, Blue Water Hospice aims to honor lives and offer comfort, dignity, and respect. Hospice care represents […]

Is Hospice Covered by Insurance?

One of the most common concerns for patients and their family members is whether hospice care is covered by insurance. Most health insurance plans provide coverage for hospice care, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance. Hospice coverage typically includes all necessary medical and supportive care services related to a patient’s terminal illness. This may […]

Hospice Care: Enhancing Quality of Life

Hospice care is a specialized type of healthcare that is provided to individuals who have a terminal illness and have chosen to receive comfort-focused treatment rather than curative treatment. While many people associate hospice care with death and dying, it is an approach to care that prioritizes quality of life and dignity until the end-of-life. […]