Most people don’t know about or haven’t considered the concept of a death care community. Or, if they think about the end of their life,...

Did you know that you have options about what happens to your body after you die? As hospice care providers , we spend time educating our...

One of the most sacred aspects of working with hospice and making end-of-life plans is the ability to choose what happens to your body –...

The role of family caregiver is challenging even in the very best of situations, make it hard balancing life and caregiving sustainably....

The term vigil is rooted in the Latin word for awake. When we speak of vigils around deathbeds, the term can refer to those who stay...

Being a caregiver is challenging in the best of times, but it’s incredibly emotional – and stressful – when you’re caring for a parent...

Hospice teams consist of a network of providers who provide a range of care—from clinical and compassionate to task-oriented to 100%...

Keeping clients comfortable, cared for, and in a soothing environment is a top priority for hospice providers. We want clients to die...

Being fully present and honoring the dying person is one of the most invaluable gifts we can give to those we love. However, all too...

Our contemporary awareness and honoring of the emotional stages of dying and grief are rooted in the work of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, a...