Death is Inevitable It is how you go, what you did in the time you had here, and how you are remembered which is important. Death is a significant, normal part of life that all humans will eventually experience. For … Read More

10 disheartening reasons I knew my mother needed to start hospice care immediately “I’m sorry. Given your results, without chemo treatments you have less than 6 months to live.” stated the doctor as he lowered his head and slowly backed … Read More

What is Hospice Care? Hospice care is a specialized form of end-of-life care that concentrates on providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to individuals confronting a terminal illness or condition. A team of healthcare professionals, comprising physicians, nurses, social workers, … Read More

I get asked the same question over and over again. How can you say someone lives on hospice longer? Isn’t hospice to help people die, and don’t they just die within a few days? What most patients and families don’t … Read More

Transitioning is a very specific term in hospice care.  It refers to the final stages of a person’s life.  It is recognized by trained hospice personnel by the changes in a patient’s body that signal that the patient is likely … Read More

Yes, you heard me.  Contrary to popular opinion, patients on hospice who are receiving supportive care, do live longer.  They are happier, and they enjoy a better quality of life.  How is this possible? After all, hospice is just about … Read More

Losing a spouse, parent or loved one is emotionally taxing and challenging. In addition to dealing with your own grief, you must handle numerous phone calls, mountains of paperwork in addition to your own personal affairs. It can get overwhelming … Read More

No one wants to put their loved one on hospice. Yet, hospice exists to fulfill that void we feel deep down within ourselves we have when caring for a loved one and we feel very alone. More importantly, hospice exists … Read More