Most people who work in the realm of death, dying, and grief would agree that Americans are primarily a death-phobic culture. People fear...

The medical world operates in a “fix it” paradigm, which is a wonderful thing in most cases. However, we’ve found that the model lacks...

Caregiving for a spouse, parent, or close family member is a noble job – and it’s also an exhausting one. Those who serve as primary...

One of the most common questions hospice nurses and staff receive is, “How will we know when they’re dying?” It’s challenging not to have...

Fear of pain is the #1 reason people name why they’re afraid of dying. This is where hospice care comes into play. The sooner you contact...

There are many reasons people are resistant to hospice care, but reasons typically fall into one of three categories: fear of...

Clients and families entrusted hospice with their care know that the services were invaluable. From the relief of having 100% of your...

Preparing for the passing of a loved one may start the moment they receive a terminal diagnosis. In some cases, preparing for a person’s...

Hospice care improves the quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers. However, individuals often wait too long to have the...

If we had our way, clients would contact hospice agencies and begin learning more immediately after receiving a terminal prognosis or...