Check out the latest blog posts from Connecticut Hospice.
Palliative Care vs. Hospice: What’s the Difference?
A comprehensive breakdown of the difference between palliative care and hospice. Which is better at what stage of…
The Benefits of Music Therapy for Dementia Patients
Music has long been recognized for its ability to evoke emotions and memories, making it a powerful tool…
Mother of a Cancer Patient Authors a Guide to Palliative Care
The mother of a teen cancer victim shares what she's learned to help other families navigate the varied…
Intravenous Feeding and Drinking for Hospice Patients
The decision of whether or not a hospice patient should receive oral or IV nutrition is based on…
Time to Reform the Medicare Hospice Benefit
A list of the reasons why the Medicare Hospice Benefit needs to be reformed for our citizens can…
The Importance of Housekeeping and Hospice
Connecticut Hospice housekeeping staff find fulfillment in their work and are integral to the service we provide our…
The Role of Philanthropy in Hospice Care
Charitable donations are essential to meet the costs of services not covered by Medicare/Medicaid and to cover the…
Understanding Social Work in a Hospice Setting
Hospice social workers provide many services beyond counseling and emotional support. They help fulfill final wishes, plan events,…
