Visiting Someone on Hospice
Visiting a loved one on hospice care can be difficult. It may involve mixed emotions like sadness, fear, love and reflection. Preparing for these feelings…
Navigating Loss: Understanding Bereavement Care in Hospice
Hospice bereavement care is a specialized support system offered to individuals and families who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Beyond just…
Don’t Wait for Hospice
“I wish my loved one had discovered hospice care sooner.”We often hear variations of this statement from families of the patients we serve. Although…
Family Caregivers for Hospice Patients
In healthcare, there are few roles as emotionally demanding and vital as that a family caregiver for a hospice patient. These informal caregivers, often family…
Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning means making important decisions about the medical care you want to receive if you are unable to speak for yourself, and doctors…
Hospice Care for Veterans
Hospice care improves comfort and quality of life for patients with a terminal diagnosis. This is a benefit covered by Medicare/Medicaid and most private…