When Is It Time for Hospice Care?
Choosing hospice care can be a difficult decision. Often, the conversation is hard and can bring a weight of reality to your situation. Even so, choosing end-of-life care may be th
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Bereavement Strategies: Coping with Grief and Loss
When a loved one enters hospice care, the grieving process often begins long before the final goodbye. Anticipating loss, watching someone decline, and navigating the many changes
Why Hospice Shouldn’t Wait Until the Last Few Days
Many families wait to call hospice until the very end of a loved one’s life. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of hours before the person passes. While hospice care is stil
8 Questions to Ask a Hospice Provider
Choosing hospice care for a loved one is never easy. It’s a deeply emotional decision that comes during an already difficult time. But asking the right questions can help you
How to Cope with Anticipatory Grief with a Dying Parent
Caring for a parent in their final chapter is a profoundly emotional experience. Alongside the tasks and decisions you manage each day, there is often a quiet, aching sorrow that s
Common Myths About Hospice Care
Hospice care is designed to provide comfort, dignity, and support to individuals nearing the end of their lives. But despite how important this type of care is, many misconceptions
Grief Is Included in the Hospice Plan of Care
When a loved one enters hospice care, most of the focus understandably turns to comfort, safety, and dignity during the final stage of life. But hospice care does not stop with the
Caregiver Burnout Signs, and How to Find Relief
Caring for someone near the end of life is one of the most meaningful roles a person can take on. It is also one of the most emotionally and physically demanding. Whether you’
Setting Realistic Expectations About End-Of-Life Changes
When a loved one enters the final stage of life, families often find themselves facing unfamiliar changes. Many of these changes happen slowly. Others can come suddenly. Some are e
Advance Care Planning: A Guide to Preparing for Your Future Care
Planning for your future care may not be an easy talk, but it’s one of the most empowering decisions you can make for yourself and your loved ones. Advance care planning allo
Caring for the Caregiver: A Guide to Self Care
Becoming a caregiver can happen suddenly. Whether you’re tending to a parent, spouse, or dear friend, stepping into this role brings a deep sense of purpose, but also moments
Home Health Care Vs. Hospice
Home health care and hospice are benefits provided by Medicare and other insurance carriers. Although many people use the terms interchangeably, it’s important to know their
End-Of-Life Care Options
Too many Americans die without receiving the type of care they want. It’s your life, shouldn’t it end the way you want it to? No, we’re not talking that you get t
Placing Your Trust In A Hospice Team
Making the decision to seek hospice care for a loved one is one of the hardest moments many families face. It can feel overwhelming and deeply emotional. For many, it’s not j
Carolyn and Terry’s Story: A Poetic Pairing
A Poetic Pairing Following her retirement in April 2020 from a 30-year career in management working for social services, Terry was ready to dedicate more of her time to something s
Journey Through Hospice: Staying Positive Despite the Odds
Patricia Chandler is a wonderful, kind and loving woman who, at 80 years old, learned she had a terminal diagnosis. Having lived in Alaska since she was six years old, Patricia h
What is an Advance Directive?
No one can ever truly anticipate an illness or injury, but you can be prepared. Advance care planning is for everyone, regardless of age or current health status. By planning the u
Benefits of Outdoor Activities
Stop and smell the fresh air! We’ve all heard that age-old saying, and while it can often hold several meanings, we would like you to take it in the literal sense. Slow down.