How to Use Writing to Cope with the Stress of Caregiving
Writing has long been known for its therapeutic qualities. Although the actual method of writing might change over time - from…
How to Care for a Loved One in Hospice This Winter
Having a loved one in hospice care is never easy. Caring for someone with a serious illness brings on all…
Helpful Ways to Pick the Right Hospice for Your Loved One
The process of losing a loved one is never easy, no matter the circumstances. However, the process of saying goodbye…
What Are the Top 10 Causes of Death in the US Each Year?
Close to 75 percent of all deaths in the United States are a result of only 10 causes. The top…
Why Are There Only Four Children’s Hospices in the Country?
Four year old Julianna was born with a severe form of a rare neuromuscular disease called CMT. Her treatments failed…
Do Patients Feel Medically Abandoned When Doctors Start Deprescribing?
End of life care is a delicate process. Patients who face life-limiting illness must come to grips with the reality…
End of Life Options Act Reintroduced in Massachusetts
Five years ago, voters turned down a ballot measure to legalize physician assisted suicide in Massachusetts. Ever since, state rep.…
Hospice of Texarkana To Host Event to Help Children With Grief
The loss of a loved one is a difficult and profoundly impactful event. Grief may take months, even years, to…
Hospitals Show PBS Film Being Mortal to Raise Awareness for End-of-Life Issues
In 2015, PBS released a documentary called Being Mortal. It brought to light many of the inadequacies of our medical…
For-Profits Most Likely to Give Chemotherapy Near End of Life
Chemotherapy, while effective for many cancer patients, is a miserable experience. The side effects of the treatment range from short…
