As illness progresses, changes in strength, balance, and mobility can increase the risk of falls. Learn practical ways to create a safer home environment while supporting comfort, dignity, and peace of mind during hospice care.
Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented. Learn practical ways to reduce fall risks, improve safety at home, and know when to reach out to your Benchmark Home Health team.
Supporting someone who is grieving does not require the perfect words. A phone call, shared meal, quiet visit or listening ear can remind someone they are cared for and do not have to navigate grief alone.
Grief does not follow a schedule or look the same for everyone. During National Grief Awareness Month, Benchmark Hospice reminds families that grief can take many forms, and that there is no single “right” way to move through it.
Medicare can cover both home health and hospice care when eligibility requirements are met, but the benefits work differently. Here’s what families should know about covered services, costs and when each type of care may apply.
Medicare can cover both home health and hospice care when eligibility requirements are met, but the benefits work differently. Here’s what families should know about covered services, costs and when each type of care may apply.
Home health and hospice both bring care into the home, but they serve different purposes. Home health is generally focused on recovery, rehabilitation and managing an illness or injury, while hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life for someone with a terminal illness.
Home health therapy can help patients rebuild strength, improve mobility, regain daily living skills, and feel more confident after illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization. Learn how Benchmark Home Health supports personalized recovery and independence in the comfort of home.
As illness progresses, changes in strength, balance, and mobility can increase the risk of falls. Learn practical ways to create a safer home environment while supporting comfort, dignity, and peace of mind during hospice care.
Supporting someone who is grieving does not require the perfect words. A phone call, shared meal, quiet visit or listening ear can remind someone they are cared for and do not have to navigate grief alone.
Grief does not follow a schedule or look the same for everyone. During National Grief Awareness Month, Benchmark Hospice reminds families that grief can take many forms, and that there is no single “right” way to move through it.
Choosing hospice does not mean giving up. It means shifting the focus toward comfort, dignity, quality of life and support for both patients and families during a serious illness.
