The word palliative means “relieving symptoms without treating the condition.” This is precisely the role of palliative care in hospice....

Hospice is an incredible service that supports clients (and their families) when they're nearing the end of their life. It is funded by...

Hospice care was initially designed for patients with cancer or other terminal illnesses. Unlike dementia, where patients can wind up in...

The use of music as a soothing tool is ancient, but the earliest references to music as a medical therapy were cited in the 18th century....

Last month we highlighted all the ways hospice volunteers bring joy, ease, and enhanced quality of remaining life to our hospice clients....

We often say that hospice isn’t just for clients; it’s for families too. Hospice volunteers are an essential part of that family support...

The term “active dying” is used when someone is in the very last stages of the dying process. This is very different than dying because,...

Honoring a loved one’s resistance to food when they’re dying is one of the hardest parts of the process. Food and nourishment are...

If you don’t understand what happens to our bodies when we die, including our mental, emotional, and soul realms, what you do to “care”...

Meeting with doctors and specialists should feel empowering and like you’re a stakeholder in your care team. However, most patients with...