Caring for a loved one who is under hospice care can be a difficult and emotionally draining experience. At Shining Light Hospice in Las Vegas, we strive to provide compassionate, quality care to all of our patients and their families during this time. To aid caregivers in providing the best care possible for their loved ones, we have put together a list of guiding principles for successful hospice care. See Your Loved One As An Individual The first principle is to see your loved one as an individual. No two people will feel or experience the same realities when coping with a terminal illness ..read more

Making the decision to utilize hospice services for yourself or a loved one is never easy. It can be emotionally and physically draining as you try to navigate through all of the options available. Knowing where to even begin your search for the right hospice can be daunting, especially because the need usually comes at a time when all involved are under a significant amount of stress. Fortunately, there are resources to help you find a hospice near you that meets your needs and provides the quality care that you or your loved one deserve. The article, Your Guide to Choosing a Hospice Care Pr ..read more

Everyone has a certain tradition, food, song or memory attached to their favorite holiday. Whether it is the kids in costumes running through pumpkin patches, overeating at the fall spread of delicious foods, or carols around a beautifully lit tree, the holidays evoke many wonderful feelings. It may seem daunting to face these times with a loved one who has a terminal illness, but it doesn’t mean you automatically must forgo any celebrations. With a few preparations this holiday season can be one filled with peaceful and even joyful memories, even if you have a loved one on Hospice services ..read more

The decision to choose Hospice can come with a host of questions and concerns. One such question is “Can a Hospice Patient go to the Emergency Room or Hospital?”. This is a rather complicated question with many variables. The short answer is yes; however, there are several guidelines surrounding this issue that determine whether a Hospice Patient can remain on service if they go to the ER or Hospital. A Hospice patient can choose at any time to go to an ER or a Hospital, but depending on the cause, it may be an out of pocket expense. Read on as we discuss in more depth reasons a Hospice Patie ..read more

The foremost similarity between home based care services is that both types of care are provided to the patient in their own home. The thing that sets them apart from each other is the type of patient that each service is tailored to. The priorities and outcomes of the two types of care can also be quite different.  Hospice is designed to provide medical, social, and spiritual care for the terminally ill patient with the goal of keeping the patient as symptom free as possible throughout the end of their journey. Home Health is aimed at patients who need additional care to reach maximum ..read more

How to Help a Loved One During End of Life Receiving a terminal diagnosis is life altering. It can feel like the world is suddenly spinning out of control. Amidst the storm of evolving emotions, patients with chronic illness and their families will face a multitude of decisions. All aspects of life are affected by terminal illness. From career loss to financial planning and even possible financial difficulty, end of life issues are far reaching.  Having an entire team of professionals all with the goal of supporting a loved one at the end of life can be a huge relief of burden. Facing dea ..read more

Hospice for ALS Patients Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS, is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Though not as common as some other diseases, it still accounts for approximately 6,000 new diagnoses per year in the US. As there is no cure for it, once symptoms have progressed into late stages, hospice care for ALS is the best option to maintain patient comfort. What Is ALS? The ALS Association defines the condition as: a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The disruption to the nerve cells that control motor function causes the e ..read more

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Hospice for Dementia As we age, our bodies and minds may weaken and slow down. Occasionally, we may misplace our car keys or stumble around for a name or a simple word, only to remember it later. Those are examples of typical age-related cognitive slowdowns, but they don’t usually interfere too much with daily life.  Dementia is different and often has a more profound effect on one’s ability to function. Let’s take a closer look at this condition, what hospice is, and what the benefits of hospice care for dementia-related diagnoses are. What is Dementia? Dementia is not a specific ..read more

Hospice for Cancer Hospice is designed to provide comfort care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. With cancer being one of the most prevalent illnesses in the United States, cancer patients account for a larger percentage of hospice patients than any other diagnosis. What is Hospice? Hospice care offers all patients the opportunity to spend their last days as comfortably as possible, with support and care that includes loved ones as well. In general, hospice care is available when patients are expected to live six months or less if their disease progresses at its typical rate. The ma ..read more