4 Myths About Hospice Care, Dispelled.
Myths about hospice While the discipline of hospice has had a long history, there remains a general lack of clarity…
Hospice Doctor: the Moment We Die is a Sacred and Gorgeous Moment
Death is a mystery. And while the question of what happens after we die may be left to philosophers and…
Many Terminally Ill Patients Don’t Know They are Dying
One of the greatest challenges facing end-of-life care decisions is culture. We live in a death-denying culture that favors life-prolonging…
Med Schools to Place More Emphasis on End-of-Life Care Planning
One of the greatest hurdles in care for serious illnesses is deciding how long to treat curatively, and when to…
Mother’s Day Events Hosted Nationwide by Hospices
Mother’s Day is special. It is a day when we take the time to honor the person who gave us…
5 Reasons Why African Americans Are Less Likely to Choose Hospice
Americans are bad at death. While it is undeniable that part of this stems from our death denying culture, there…
Alaskan Hospice Volunteer Sets Local Fundraising Record
Hospice volunteers make a difference. A recent example of just how much of a difference they make comes to us…
Veterans Hospice Project in Northern Illinois Abandoned Due to Costs
Marty Johnson cares for those in the final stages of their lives. She is a strong community advocate for hospice…
Hospice Nurse: “The Losses in My Life Have Made Me a Better Nurse.”
Heather Hall didn’t start her career as a hospice nurse. She began like so many others, as a young nurse…
Remodeled Children’s Hospice in Minnesota Will Care for Children, Families.
One of Three Dedicated Facilities for Children’s Hospice in the Country BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Minnesota residents with children who…
