As human beings, we tend to avoid the topic of death as much as possible. It’s a sensitive and uncomfortable subject that we would rather not think about. However, when it comes to the end-of-life care for our loved ones, it’s essential to have the conversation and make informed decisions. Read more…
When you or a loved one are faced with a life-limiting illness, hospice is there for you. Choosing hospice does not mean you are giving up on life. Instead, it means you are focusing on a better quality of life that can be maintained for as long as possible. Our Read more…
Having a conversation about Hospice can be difficult, even for the most experienced of us. Our passion is that everyone receives the end-of-life care that they deserve, and that care begins with a conversation. Below are some tips to consider when approaching this discussion. Choose a private setting. Read more…
There is a common misunderstanding about what hospice is and who it is for. People often believe that hospice care begins when death is expected to happen in the next few days or weeks, when in reality hospice is a 6-month (possibly longer) benefit. People believe that hospice is for Read more…
Every life is a journey, and every journey tells a story. Mark was a 72-year-old man who had lived a tremendous life. He was a war Veteran, a father and a history teacher. He had touched the lives of thousands of students throughout his career, and he raised his 2 Read more…
Life is often difficult, and at times can even be frightening. Growing up I was terrified of storms. It wasn’t the thunder or lighting, but just waiting on the unknown. While I still respect storms, I don’t fear them like I did because I now understand how to prepare for Read more…
Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that is critical during the final months of life. We will all face hard to make choices at some point. Make those choices today rather than while in the midst of a difficult time. Our advance care planning specialists are here to Read more…
Hospice is a medical benefit for individuals in the end-stage of their life-limiting illness. But hospice is also a spiritual, emotional, and educational benefit to individuals and their families. Hospice employees are guides who know what to expect as a disease progresses. Their knowledge and experience will lessen anxiety that Read more…