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While the first three levels of hospice care all pertain to the patient’s level of need, level four is all about a caregiver’s needs.

When a hospice patient faces severe symptoms and pain that can’t be managed at home, their hospice team may recommend general inpatient care (GIP), also known as level three hospice care.

The short answer is yes. Medicare does indeed cover hospice care, and in fact, original Medicare beneficiaries pay nothing for most hospice care services. However, in order to receive Medicare, patients need to meet specific eligibility criteria.

The value that dogs add to our lives is hard to replicate. After all, we spend more time with our pets than other people. The grief that is felt after the death of a dog is very real.

Even if you knew that your cat's death was approaching, the depth of your grief may surprise you.

As a caregiver for a dying loved one, you’re becoming part of a treasured tradition. There have been many who have done the same for their loved ones before you. While this journey may be stressful both emotionally and physically, it also has the power to transform your relationship with your loved one, with yourself, and with life itself.