Cardinal Hospice of Kansas

08/21/2026

We are so excited to be a member of the Wichita Area Home Plus Association. What a wonderful way to collaborate and support our community together!

🌟 NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌟

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

End-of-life care is about comfort, not giving up. Knowing the difference between scheduled and PRN medications can reduce fear and help families make informed decisions. ❤️

07/03/2026

End-of-life care isn’t about giving up. It’s about recognizing when our hopes and our loved one’s physical needs are no longer the same. Education can replace fear with understanding. ❤️

06/27/2026

Part 3: Diagnoses Commonly Associated with Hospice Care

Many people are surprised to learn that hospice is available for much more than cancer. Hospice care is appropriate for individuals with a variety of life-limiting illnesses when a physician believes life expectancy may be six months or less if the disease follows its natural course.

Common hospice diagnoses include:
• Advanced dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease
• End-stage heart failure
• End-stage chronic lung disease (COPD or pulmonary fibrosis)
• Cancer with progressive decline
• Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders
• ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
• Stroke with significant functional decline
• End-stage kidney disease when dialysis is no longer pursued
• Advanced liver disease
• Adult failure to thrive with significant decline

Hospice is not about giving up—it’s about prioritizing comfort, dignity, expert symptom management, and support for both patients and their families. When hospice is introduced earlier, patients often experience better symptom control, improved quality of life, and caregivers receive the guidance and support they need.

To learn more about hospice care, visit Remedy Rounding or Cardinal Hospice of Kansas.

Follow for more education on hospice, palliative care, and post-acute care.

06/24/2026

06/20/2026

Ambiguous loss. It can be a very lonely and long process. This grief is very real! Know you’re not alone.

06/18/2026

Knowing the signs of decline can help families seek support before a crisis occurs.

Common signs may include:
✔️ Weight loss and poor appetite
✔️ Increased sleeping and fatigue
✔️ Frequent falls
✔️ Spending most of the day in bed or a chair
✔️ Needing help with daily activities

For those with advanced dementia:
✔️ Difficulty walking, swallowing, or communicating
✔️ Increased dependence on caregivers
✔️ Recurrent infections

For advanced heart or lung disease:
✔️ Shortness of breath
✔️ Frequent hospitalizations or infections
✔️ Progressive weakness and decline

For cancer and other serious illnesses:
✔️ Continued decline despite treatment
✔️ Increasing symptoms, pain, and weight loss

Recognizing these signs early can help families focus on comfort, quality of life, and support when it matters most.

Stay tuned for Part 3, where we’ll discuss common diagnoses that may qualify for hospice care.

06/12/2026

Part 1: When Should Families Start Thinking About Hospice?

Many families believe hospice is only for the final days of life, but hospice can provide valuable support much earlier. It may be time to consider hospice when a loved one has a serious illness and is experiencing a steady decline despite medical treatment.

Signs that hospice may be appropriate include:

• Frequent hospitalizations or emergency room visits
• Increasing weakness and fatigue
• Spending most of the day in bed or a chair
• Needing assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, or walking
• Reduced appetite and unintentional weight loss
• Recurrent infections
• Progressive confusion or memory loss
• Difficulty swallowing medications, food, or fluids
• A desire to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment

Hospice focuses on quality of life, symptom management, comfort, and support for both patients and their families.

If your loved one may be ready for hospice or if you have questions about hospice care, contact Cardinal Hospice today or visit our website for more information. We’re here to help guide you through every step of the journey.