Sometimes when we meet with a new family and begin the conversation about palliative or hospice care, we notice they use the two terms interchangeably. While hospice care and palliative care are very closely interlinked, the two are different levels…

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When families are searching for a nursing home for their loved one, two of the most important deciding factors are typically the quality of care and level of service provided by the facility. Whether it’s an independent living facility, assisted…

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When someone is dealing with a chronic illness, managing the symptoms and disease can add difficulty to an already difficult situation. Palliative care is an option for patients with a terminal illness that can lend them crucial support and help…

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The No One Should Die Alone Foundation (NOSDAF) brings hope to those who are at the end of their life. At Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care, we’ve partnered with NOSDAF because we’ve seen firsthand the impact they have had on…

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When patients require hospice or palliative care, it can be a complicated transition for them, their families, and even their physicians. At Ardent Hospice & Palliative care, we work with our referral partners—doctors, nurses, and assisted living coordinators—to create a…

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At Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care, it’s our mission to provide the best quality of life to every single one of our patients. While we provide physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual care, we know that sometimes, patients need a little…

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When you’re choosing a hospice, you want to make sure you’re placing your loved one in safe and caring hands. While there are several factors that should go into deciding on the best hospice for your loved one, safety is…

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For most families, “palliative care” isn’t a phrase that’s used during everyday conversation. Because of this, it may lead to confusion—or even anxiety—when their loved one needs palliative care services. The truth is that palliative care offers patients comfort and…

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If your loved one is enrolled in hospice care, you probably took the time to seek out a reputable organization—like Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care—that has a visible passion for providing care to its patients. There’s no right or wrong…

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As a doctor, you’re there with a patient during some of the most trying times in their life. Deciding if or when they should begin hospice care is one of the most difficult positions to be in. Take, for instance,…

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