KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, LouisianaAsk the Expert - Hospice Care
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In the 1970s a group of volunteers, faith leaders, healthcare workers and others created a healthcare model that allows people to die on their own terms - hospice. More>>
The loss of a loved one can be difficult at any time, but many find the holiday season even more difficult... More>>
The hospice goal of care is to provide comfort through pain and symptom management. Home health focuses on curative and rehabilitative measures. More>>
A new study published in the March 2007 issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management reports that hospice care may prolong the lives of some terminally ill patients. More>>
Experts agree that the time to learn about hospice is before a lifelimiting illness occurs. More>>
There are many things in life that are out of our hands. Five Wishes gives you a way to control something very important - how you are treated if you get seriously ill. More>>
Some patients may not be able to speak or describe their pain. Here are tips for recognizing pain even when they can't communicate it... More>>
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814 West McNeese, St. Suite 100
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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A compassionate, caring friend, Hospice volunteers are valued-by patients, families, staff and the community. More>>
At Odyssey HealthCare volunteers are the heart of Hospice. More>>
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Odyssey HealthCare of Lake Charles stresses that honoring our nation's veterans includes supporting them throughout their entire lives, even at the end. More>>
