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Medi-cal for hospice. Health insurance for hospice. How to qualify for Medi-cal insurance for hospice.

Medi-Cal as it relates to Hospice Care

Medi-Cal is California’s low-income health care program. Hospice care patients can use Medi-Cal to help pay for...
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How To Use A Nebulizer

Here are detailed step-by-step instructions and a video on how to use a nebulizer properly.
Tom Yoshio Oki, 104, and his wife, Yuki “Suzie” Oki, 103.

104 and Counting

If you or someone you know has a Healing Care Hospice story that you would like to...
Home care nurse in pink scrubs assisting an elderly patient in a wheelchair

Hospice Care vs. Home Health Care vs. Home Care: What are the Benefits of Each?

The Benefits of Hospice Care Hospice care is focused on providing comfort and support at the end...
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When is the Right Time for an Advanced Healthcare Directive or Living Will?

The best time to create an advanced healthcare directive or living will is when you are healthy...
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What is Home Care and Why is it Important?

Home care typically refers to paid caregivers who are employed to take care of frail and elderly...
Elder hospice patient in a wheelchair smiling and holding the hand of an out of frame hospice care staff

Comparing the 4 Levels of Care in Hospice Care

Level 1: Routine Home Care (RHC)   Routine Home Care (RHC) encompasses hospice care that is provided...
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Hospice Care vs. Palliative Care

What is Pre-Hospice Palliative Care? There are some palliative care programs available in the healthcare community that...
The Last Trip Home

The Last Trip Home

In loving memory of Jim Alvarado, a father, a friend, a wonderful, open patient, and a delightfully...