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What’s the difference between comfort care and hospice? Understanding this can help you get the right care. Check out our new blog to learn more — so you can make informed decisions for yourself or a loved one.

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Comfort Care vs. Hospice | Envision Hospice Comfort care vs. hospice: What’s the difference? Learn about these kinds of care — and how to know which is right for you.

Comfort care and hospice: How are they different? In our new blog, we’re discussing both of these kinds of care: how they’re alike, how they’re not, and ways to know which is right for you. Make sure to check it out.

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Comfort Care vs. Hospice | Envision Hospice Comfort care vs. hospice: What’s the difference? Learn about these kinds of care — and how to know which is right for you.

How can loved ones support a patient in hospice — and what are ways patients can support their families as they’re facing loss? 🤝 Check out our new blog for ways to support each other through each stage of hospice.

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Hospice Stages of Dying Timeline | Envision Hospice How can families support a patient (and vice versa) through the hospice stages of dying timeline? Learn powerful ways to support each other.

Supporting a loved one through hospice is tough. 💙 Read our latest blog on the stages of disease progression in hospice and ways families and patients can support each other through this journey.

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Hospice Stages of Dying Timeline | Envision Hospice How can families support a patient (and vice versa) through the hospice stages of dying timeline? Learn powerful ways to support each other.

🌟 The Borderland has a vibrant cultural heritage and storied history. At Envision Hospice, we’re proud to offer — because language should never be a barrier to quality care. 💛 Check out our new blog!

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Hospice in Spanish | Envision Hospice In hospice, language shouldn’t be a barrier to care. Find out more about hospice in Spanish, and why bilingual support matters.

Choosing a hospice provider is an important decision. For our Spanish-speaking communities, clear communication is key. At Envision Hospice, all staff are bilingual to ensure patients and families feel heard and informed. Discover why matters in our latest blog.

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Hospice in Spanish | Envision Hospice In hospice, language shouldn’t be a barrier to care. Find out more about hospice in Spanish, and why bilingual support matters.

🔍 Not sure what to ask your hospice nurse? We’ve got 10 questions to help you understand the care plan, manage emergencies, and make sure a patient’s wishes are respected. Empower yourself with knowledge and check out our new blog!

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Questions for Your Hospice Nurse | Envision Hospice Hospice can be overwhelming. Discover ten questions to ask your hospice nurse to ensure your loved one gets the best care.

Navigating hospice care can be challenging. But asking questions can help you understand care plans, handle day-to-day tasks, and ensure emergencies are managed effectively. Check out our new blog for 10 questions to ask your hospice nurse.

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Questions for Your Hospice Nurse | Envision Hospice Hospice can be overwhelming. Discover ten questions to ask your hospice nurse to ensure your loved one gets the best care.

Wondering what hospice does not tell you? Check out our blog for a new perspective! Learn how Envision Hospice supports both patients and families with personalized care, compassionate support, and dignity.

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What Hospice Does Not Tell You | Envision Hospice Ever wonder what hospice does not tell you? Bust the myths and learn the truth about how hospice supports patients AND families!

There’s more to hospice care than you might think. From pain management to emotional support, Envision Hospice provides care for patients and their families throughout their journey. Check out our blog to see how we make every moment count.

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What Hospice Does Not Tell You | Envision Hospice Ever wonder what hospice does not tell you? Bust the myths and learn the truth about how hospice supports patients AND families!

Understanding the stages of dementia is important for planning appropriate care. Our new blog explains the FAST Scale for dementia, how it’s used in hospice care, and how it can help families navigate a loved one’s diagnosis.

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The FAST Scale | Envision Hospice What is the FAST Scale for dementia, and how can it help you make informed decisions and navigate the diagnosis? Find out here!

A dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming. But understanding the stages of dementia can help ensure a patient gets appropriate care. Check out our new blog on the FAST Scale and how it can help you make informed decisions.

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The FAST Scale | Envision Hospice What is the FAST Scale for dementia, and how can it help you make informed decisions and navigate the diagnosis? Find out here!

Deciding to enter hospice can be an emotional and challenging time. At Envision Hospice, we help you understand hospice qualifications and recognize the signs that it might be time to consider hospice care. Learn more in our latest blog post. 💙

Hospice Qualifications | Envision Hospice When’s the right time to consider hospice? Learn about hospice qualifications and signs that might mean it’s time.

Wondering when it’s time to consider hospice? Frequent hospital visits, declining daily activity levels, and uncontrolled symptoms can all be signals. Check out Envision’s new blog to find out more about signs that hospice might be appropriate.

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Hospice Qualifications | Envision Hospice When’s the right time to consider hospice? Learn about hospice qualifications and signs that might mean it’s time.

💡 Did you know? The PPS scale helps determine eligibility for hospice services and shapes care plans. Check out Envision’s new blog to find out how it works, why it’s important, and how it can help patients and families navigate the hospice journey.

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PPS Scale | Envision Hospice What is the PPS scale? How can this information empower patients and families — and lead to the best care? Find out here!

❤️ Understanding the PPS can make a significant difference in your hospice journey. Our blog breaks down how this tool helps provide individualized care and support. Read it here:

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PPS Scale | Envision Hospice What is the PPS scale? How can this information empower patients and families — and lead to the best care? Find out here!

🤝 At Envision, we believe in care plans that reflect YOUR values. Find out how we create personalized medication strategies for hospice patients in our new blog.

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Hospice Medications | Envision Meds are part of a hospice patient care plan. Discover how Envision prioritizes comfort and dignity with tailored hospice medications.

A journey through hospice care should be one of dignity and respect. Our new blog highlights how a personalized medication plan is part of customized care.

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Hospice Medications | Envision Meds are part of a hospice patient care plan. Discover how Envision prioritizes comfort and dignity with tailored hospice medications.

At Envision Hospice, we are committed to providing integrative therapies as part of our care plan to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. These therapies, when used in conjunction with traditional medical treatment, have been found to be safe and effective for patients. Contact us today to learn more.

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Integrative Therapy Services | Envision Hospice Improve quality of life for patients and families with Envision Hospice's integrative therapy services in hospice care. Massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture, and more.

In addition to traditional medical treatment, we understand the importance of providing emotional, spiritual, and mental support for patients and their families during end-of-life care. At Envision Hospice, we include integrative therapies such as stress management, aromatherapy, and spiritual and emotional care support through chaplains.

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Integrative Therapy Services | Envision Hospice Improve quality of life for patients and families with Envision Hospice's integrative therapy services in hospice care. Massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture, and more.

Integrative therapies such as massage therapy, aromatherapy, and acupuncture can help to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life for patients in hospice care. At Envision Hospice, we include these therapies in our comprehensive care plans for patients.

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Integrative Therapy Services | Envision Hospice Improve quality of life for patients and families with Envision Hospice's integrative therapy services in hospice care. Massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture, and more.

At Envision Hospice, we understand that the end-of-life journey can be a difficult one. That's why we're dedicated to providing high-quality care that not only addresses physical needs but also emotional, spiritual, and mental needs. One of the ways we do this is through the use of integrative therapies.

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Integrative Therapy Services | Envision Hospice Improve quality of life for patients and families with Envision Hospice's integrative therapy services in hospice care. Massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture, and more.

Everyone deserves to be heard, especially in hospice care. In our latest blog, we’re diving into how we make pain and symptom management as unique as each patient's story. 💖 Because in their final days, every comfort matters.

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Patient Centered Care Examples | Envision Wondering about pain and symptom management in hospice? Check out these empowering patient-centered care examples at Envision.

It’s not just about managing pain, it’s about honoring dignity and respecting choices. Your loved one’s care should reflect their life, choices, and story. 🌟 Find out more about patient-centered care in Envision’s newest blog.

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Patient Centered Care Examples | Envision Wondering about pain and symptom management in hospice? Check out these empowering patient-centered care examples at Envision.

It takes a village to build a great hospice care experience. What makes our hospice care stand out is our team of dedicated volunteers. Hospice care volunteers build relationships with patients — they really make a difference in their lives. Wondering if you’d be a good fit for our volunteer team? Keep reading to learn more about how volunteers find fulfillment in their work.

Make A Difference In Hospice Care | Envision Hospice Hospice volunteer opportunities help patients during a difficult time and create a sense of fulfillment for volunteers.

Do you have a kind heart and listening ear? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? If so, you’d make a great volunteer in hospice care! Our volunteer team is made up of a special group of heroes who help patients navigate this season of life in so many ways. But how do volunteers help in the world of hospice care?

Make A Difference In Hospice Care | Envision Hospice Hospice volunteer opportunities help patients during a difficult time and create a sense of fulfillment for volunteers.

You care about choosing the right plan of care for your loved one with cancer. You want them to feel relief and comfort, and you want to make more memories with them at the same time. We get it. Can hospice care provide the right environment for these things to take place? We’re sharing the truth about hospice care for cancer patients so that you can make an informed decision.

Hospice Care for Patients with Cancer Myths and facts about hospice care for patients with cancer and how families can make an informed decision.

Wondering if hospice care is the right choice for patients with cancer? There’s a lot of conflicting information out there, and you may even disagree with what your loved one has decided for their care. Wherever you are in your journey, you’re seeking the best for your loved one. And we fully support that. Let’s take a look at the myths and facts out there about hospice care for cancer patients.

Hospice Care for Patients with Cancer Myths and facts about hospice care for patients with cancer and how families can make an informed decision.

Are you caring for a loved one at home? Are they starting to show signs of Alzheimer's or dementia, and you’re wondering what to do? As you recognize these signs, you may notice your loved one has increased needs that you just cannot meet on your own. Don’t worry — you don’t have to do this alone.

Caring For A Loved One With Alzheimer's Or Dementia | Envision Why families should choose hospice care of Alzheimer's and dementia patients and how they can cope with their declining loved one.

Caring for a loved one 24/7 is hard, and caregiver burnout is more common than you’d think. Thankfully, help is available to caregivers through Envision Hospice’s care team. Read more to learn how you can get relief from caregiver burnout.

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Caregiver Burnout | Envision Hospice Tips on how to prevent caregiver burnout and why it occurs in hospice care.

Are you experiencing caregiver burnout? Caring for a loved one around the clock can be exhausting. But you don’t have to face this alone. Find out today how you can get some relief, and recharge your batteries.

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Caregiver Burnout | Envision Hospice Tips on how to prevent caregiver burnout and why it occurs in hospice care.

Did you know that Envision Hospice’s support doesn’t end when a patient passes away? We care deeply for our families. And that’s why we continue to offer bereavement support for up to 13 months after a family experiences a loss.

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Hospice Bereavement Care | Envision Hospice Hospice bereavement care provides ongoing support for families after a loss.

What happens after a patient passes away? Is there any support for the family? How can family members navigate grief and loss after anticipating the end of their loved one’s life? Our team is here to help.

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Hospice Bereavement Care | Envision Hospice Hospice bereavement care provides ongoing support for families after a loss.

“Does Medicare cover that?” Many families wonder what will happen to their loved one’s hospice care when a hospital visit is required. Don’t worry! Medicare covers four levels of hospice care. Whatever occurs during end-of-life care, a kindhearted hospice team is ready to walk you through it.

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“Does Medicare cover that?” How your hospice team can follow when problems arise - Envision Hospice & Home Care | El Paso, TX Did you know there are different levels of hospice care? That’s right! Medicare covers four different levels of care. Not all plans of care look the same, as every patient has different needs. When you meet with the Envision team, we take into account your specific needs, your hopes and desires fo...

Did you know there are four different levels of hospice care? Medicare covers these different levels so that patients needn’t worry about the future. Learning about what Medicare covers in the world of hospice care can help patients and families feel peace of mind. Let’s talk about how hospice care can follow patients when needed.

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“Does Medicare cover that?” How your hospice team can follow when problems arise - Envision Hospice & Home Care | El Paso, TX Did you know there are different levels of hospice care? That’s right! Medicare covers four different levels of care. Not all plans of care look the same, as every patient has different needs. When you meet with the Envision team, we take into account your specific needs, your hopes and desires fo...

Who are the 10 people who may be in the plan of care for your loved one receiving hospice care? At Envision Hospice, our compassionate team takes our patient’s health and comfort seriously. It takes a collaborative team to carry out the best possible service for our families, and today you can see just who is on that team.

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Hospice Care Team | Envision Hospice 10 people who make up the Envision Hospice care team.

It takes a village to provide holistic support during end-of-life hospice care. But who makes up that village? Allow us to introduce the 10 support roles available to our patients at Envision Hospice.

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Hospice Care Team | Envision Hospice 10 people who make up the Envision Hospice care team.

Did you know that palliative and hospice care are two different things? Many people use these two terms interchangeably, but they are fundamentally different! While both programs focus on holistic care and consist of a multidisciplinary team, the team’s goal in each will go a different direction.

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Differences and Similarities of Palliative and Hospice Care | Envision Hospice Similarities and differences between palliative and hospice care.

Palliative and hospice care. What’s the difference? Did you know that these two care programs really have a lot in common? While they have two different goals, both of these options should be carefully considered when taking the next step in your plan of care.

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Differences and Similarities of Palliative and Hospice Care | Envision Hospice Similarities and differences between palliative and hospice care.

When we look back as a team, we see a year of great challenges for Envision, but also great growth and hope. Read more about how 2021 affected Envision Hospice in our latest blog.

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Hospice Care During Covid | Envision Hospice When we look back, we see a year of challenges providing hospice care during COVID. Here are a few of the ways Envision rose to face the challenges head-on.