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 that come with serious illness can be deeply emotional. At Ancora, we offer support through every stage of...
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 still valuable in those final moments, waiting until the last few days means missing out...
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 your family receive the compassionate and professional support you need.Here are questions to ask a hospice...
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 settles in before death has even come. This is known as anticipatory grief.It is the...
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 still surround it. These misunderstandings can delay care or prevent individuals from receiving the support they...
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 patient. The emotional needs of the family matter just as much, and grief...
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're supporting a parent, spouse, or close friend, the responsibility can take a...
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 expected, while others feel alarming or confusing.Having clear and honest expectations about what happens during the...
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 allows you to outline the care you want to receive based on your personal...
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 of exhaustion, grief, and uncertainty. In hospice care, where emotions run close to the surface, it's...