Families seeking hospice care for a loved one often ask, is hospice only for cancer patients? The simple answer is no, hospice is not only for cancer patients. Rather, hospice is for anyone with an illness that is expected to live for six months or less. At Blue Water Homecare and Hospice, we provide end-of-life […]
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The Blue Water Difference
Choosing a hospice care provider can be a daunting task. While most hospices provide the same services in accordance with Medicare regulations, there are still differences among providers that should be considered. To ensure your loved one receives compassionate care from a reputable hospice provider, first check for state licensing and accreditation. Then, we encourage […]
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When a loved one enters hospice care, they are cared for by a team of specialists that includes doctors, nurses, social workers, and religious representatives. At Blue Water Hospice Care, we collaborate with many healthcare and spiritual professionals to serve the comprehensive needs of our families during this difficult and emotional time, and we are […]
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Individuals and their families who have elected to enter hospice for their final days often require a great deal of support in terms of physical, emotional, and spiritual care. The caregivers who are looking after them also need a generous helping of comfort through this process. Blue Water Hospice care provides experienced professionals to manage, […]
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Why do people wait to seek hospice care?
Research shows that many people with a loved one eligible for hospice do not seek care at all or wait until it is too late to truly benefit from this end-of-life support. Approximately 1.5 million Americans receive hospice care each year with the goal being to improve their quality of life (and that of their […]
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Approximately 1.5 million Americans receive hospice care each year in order to improve quality of life when their time is limited. Blue Water Homecare and Hospice Founder and COO, Jennifer R. Prescott, RN, MSN, CDP helps to shed light on how hospice care works, what to expect, and offers examples of services that Blue Water […]
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