One of the most common questions is “what should I expect when my loved one is dying?” With that question comes a lot of fear and anxiety for some. Once people understand and know what to anticipate, some of that stress is at least reduced. Everyone presents differently and their …
It is important to understand what is provided to you under your hospice election. There are 4 levels of care that are available based on condition and location. Routine Home Hospice Continuous Care Respite General Inpatient In Home Level Hospice Care Routine Home Hospice is the general level of care …
I’m Traci Miliauskas-Varak administrator of Angels Grace hospice. I was lucky enough to start with patient one and family one. And I’ve worked my way through all of the career paths that I could. Honestly, I’ve seen extreme growth. We now have multiple teams. We have many case managers, many …
For an individual facing a life limiting illness or disease process, hospice may be the preferred route to go. Hospice helps provide the care needed when an individual decides they no longer wish to pursue aggressive and/or invasive treatments or it is no longer a viable option. One of the …
Hospice is not a place it’s high quality medical care that helps the patient and family caregivers focus on comfort and quality of life. Hospice is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, most insurance plans, HMO’s, and managed care plans. Fear of costs should never prevent a person from accessing hospice …
End of life decisions are one of the most difficult to make within a family. These decisions affect a patient’s family’s life for years not only emotionally, but financially as well. It is imperative to make end of life decisions for patients that are in their financial capabilities. Hospice care …
Meet our Medical Director, Dr. Lawrence LaPalio, a man with a calm and peaceful presence and with an adventurous soul. He wears many hats: a husband, a father to three children, a grandpa to four grandchildren, a sailor, a card player, doctor and mentor. The list can go on. Dr. …
A question that is often asked is what are the differences between In Home Hospice Care vs. Inpatient Hospice Care? There are distinct differences in these levels of care. Let’s take a moment to explore the two. In Home Hospice Care Home hospice care is often selected when patients and …
The end of life discussion is oftentimes very hard to have. The discussion may come as a surprise to a patient and their family. There are many questions and emotions that are faced during this conversation. Your patient and their family deserve the best explanation of their life limiting illness …
Meet one of our Medical Directors, Dr. Areshea Siddiqui, a wife and a mother to two teenagers and a Doctor to many in the Chicagoland area. Dr. Siddiqui was born and raised in Vijayawada, India where she went to Medical school at the University of Health Sciences and graduated in …
