Check out the latest blog posts from Connecticut Hospice.
Hospice Eligibility Criteria: Clinical Indicators and Documentation Guidelines
For healthcare professionals navigating hospice referrals, understanding the Medicare hospice eligibility framework and how to document it effectively…
Hospice Pastoral Care Is for Everyone. Here’s What That Really Means.
When most people think of spiritual care in hospice, they picture a minister reading scripture at a bedside.…
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…
Hospice Care for Dementia: How It Works, When It’s Recommended, and Eligibility
Dementia is a progressive condition that slowly changes how a person thinks, remembers, and relates to the world…
Hospice Care for Heart Failure: What It Involves, When It’s Time, and Medicare Eligibility
For people living with advanced or end-stage heart failure, day-to-day life can become increasingly challenging. Daily activities, like…
Does Medicare Pay for Hospice Care? What Families Need to Know
One of the hardest questions families face is, “When is it time to call hospice?” There isn’t a…
Dementia and Hospice Eligibility
Understand Medicare’s hospice eligibility guidelines for dementia, including Alzheimer’s, related diagnoses, and required FAST score criteria.
8 Reasons to Consider At-Home Hospice Care for Your Loved One
For many patients with terminal or life-limiting illnesses, one of the most important questions is where care should…
