BLOG

Heart Disease: A Leading Cause of Death in the U.S. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for nearly 697,000 deaths annually—about 1 in every 5 deaths. Among cardiovascular conditions, heart failure is a major contributor to mortality and morbidity, affecting approximately 6.7 million Americans over age 20. Despite…

Patient-centered care isn’t just an idea—it’s a way of providing healthcare that puts patients’ needs, values, and choices at the heart of every decision. For case managers, social workers, and nurses, especially those helping patients transition to hospice, this approach can transform care experiences for everyone involved. By prioritizing respect, collaboration, and compassion, patient-centered care…

Unity Hospice and Palliative Care, a leader in end-of-life care, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Northwestern Medicine to become a member of its Post-Acute Network (PAN). Unity specializes in providing exceptional hospice and palliative care to people with serious illnesses. Unity’s membership in Northwestern Medicine’s PAN offers many benefits to patients and…

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 6 million Americans over age 65. A progressive brain disorder, Alzheimer’s disease slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to perform simple tasks. Although, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s did you know that music may have the remarkable ability…

While providing hospice care in the home is the most desired by patients and families and accounts for virtually most care under hospice, hospice GIP is a hospice level of care that is an effective short-term solution for patients in crisis. Unity partners with hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to expertly manage hospice patients whose pain or symptoms cannot be managed at home. Read on to learn how GIP care works and who is eligible to receive it.