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national hospice and palliative care 2026

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Shines a Light on Community-Based Care Services for Patients and Families

Tillery Compassionate Care, a trusted community-based provider of hospice and palliative care services in Stanly, Montgomery, and surrounding counties for 45 years, is proud to recognize National Hospice + Palliative Care Month this November by celebrating the compassionate, high-quality care that patients and families can trust when they need it most. This year’s national theme, Care You Can Trust, […]

A Senior Woman Looking At Paperwork With A Younger Woman Sitting Beside Her Private Insurance For Hospice Care

How Much Does Private Insurance Cover for Hospice Care?

When a loved one needs hospice care, worrying about the cost can add stress during an already difficult time. Understanding your insurance coverage can help you focus on what matters most: comfort, dignity, and time with the people you love. What Does Private Insurance Cover? Many private health insurance plans cover hospice care, but the amount covered depends on your […]

A Senior Man Pointing To His Chest While Lying In Bed With A Doctor Standing Beside Him Palliative Performance Scale

Understanding Palliative Care and the Palliative Performance Scale

Living with a serious illness can bring many challenges for patients and their families. Understanding changing needs and having the right support can make a meaningful difference in quality of life. At Tillery Compassionate Care, palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for people living with serious illnesses by addressing physical symptoms, emotional concerns, social needs, and spiritual well-being. […]

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How Does Physical Therapy in Palliative Care Help Manage Pain?

When people think about palliative care, they often focus on symptom management, emotional support, and helping patients achieve the best possible quality of life while living with a serious illness. What many people don’t realize is that physical therapy can play an important role in that care. Palliative care is available to people at any stage of a serious illness. […]

A Hospice Nurse Using A Spoon To Feed A Patient In Bed End-Of-Life Nutrition

Understanding End-of-Life Nutrition and Hydration for Your Loved One

One of the most difficult changes families experience is watching a loved one’s appetite decrease. For many caregivers, providing food and drink is a way to show love and care, making it especially hard when a loved one no longer wants to eat. However, a reduced appetite is a natural part of the end-of-life journey. As the body begins to […]

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Managing Breathlessness: The Role of Hospice for Respiratory Diseases

Breathing is something most of us take for granted until it becomes difficult. For people living with advanced respiratory diseases such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, or end-stage lung disease, shortness of breath can become a daily struggle. The feeling of not being able to get enough air, known medically as dyspnea, can be frightening for both patients and their loved […]

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5 Elements That Make a Palliative Care Plan Truly Effective

When facing a serious illness, patients and families are often overwhelmed by treatment decisions, symptom management, and uncertainty about the future. In those moments, the right support can make it easier to understand options, manage symptoms, and focus on what matters most. Palliative care is often confused with hospice, but the two serve different needs. Hospice provides holistic, specialized care and […]

Tillery Compassionate Care Receives 2026 Hospice Honors Elite Award

ALBEMARLE, N.C. – Tillery Compassionate Care, a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving Stanly & Montgomery counties and surrounding communities, has once again been recognized with the prestigious Hospice Honors Elite Award from MatrixCare, placing the organization among the nation’s top-performing hospice providers for exceptional patient and family satisfaction. The annual Hospice Honors Elite award recognizes hospice organizations that […]

A Doctor Talking To A Senior Woman While Showing Information On A Tablet Hospice Referral Process

5 Reasons Why the Hospice Referral Process is Easier Than You Think

For 44 years, Tillery Compassionate Care has been a respected resource for our neighbors navigating serious illness. Our mission is to spark inspiration, hope, and peace, enabling individuals to embrace their spirit of life. We often find that families wait to seek help because they worry the “process” will be difficult. The truth is, starting hospice care is designed to be […]

A Family Greeting A Hospice Professional While Sitting On A Couch Together Accredited Hospice Care Provider

What to Look for in an Accredited Hospice Provider

Selecting the right hospice care provider is a deeply personal decision. For 44 years, Tillery Compassionate Care has served this community, and we understand that families want the highest standard of support during life’s most delicate chapters. At Tillery Compassionate Care, our mission is to spark inspiration, hope, and peace, enabling individuals with serious illness to embrace their spirit of […]

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