HOSPICE EDUCATION

Hospice helps improve the quality of life for those who are living with a life-limiting illness. It can also come with many questions. 

Wherever you are in your journey with hospice, we hope the following information provides clarity, peace of mind, and empowerment around hospice care for you and your loved ones. We also encourage you to contact us anytime if you have a question or would like to learn more about Coastal Hospice, our compassionate approach to care, or what to expect.

We offer multiple topics to help answer your questions. These include:

Hospice Resources: Answers to commonly-asked questions about hospice care and information for anyone inquiring about hospice.

Caregiver Resources: Topics specifically geared towards caregivers of a patient receiving or considering hospice care.

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Hospice Resources

What Does ‘Comfort’ Mean in Hospice Care?

To truly understand what makes hospice care unique, and why it’s often chosen when a patient nears the end of life, it’s important to define what ‘comfort’ means in the context of hospice services and how it improves quality of life for patients and their families.

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Hospice Resources

How Does Hospice Work?

Those considering care options for a life-limiting illness might not know how hospice works or about its many benefits. We break it down so you can feel more confident in what to expect on the journey.

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Hospice Resources

5 Common Questions and Answers About Medicare and Hospice

There are a few important things to know about Medicare coverage for hospice care, as well as Medicaid, to help avoid any confusion or issues for the patient and/or family. Here are some of the main areas to become familiar with related to Medicare, Medicaid, and hospice care.

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What Does ‘Comfort’ Mean in Hospice Care?

To truly understand what makes hospice care unique, and why it’s often chosen when a patient nears the end of life, it’s important to define what ‘comfort’ means in the context of hospice services and how it improves quality of life for patients and their families.

Read More »

How Does Hospice Work?

Those considering care options for a life-limiting illness might not know how hospice works or about its many benefits. We break it down so you can feel more confident in what to expect on the journey.

Read More »