Hospice teams consist of a network of providers who provide a range of care—from clinical and compassionate to task-oriented to 100%...

Keeping clients comfortable, cared for, and in a soothing environment is a top priority for hospice providers. We want clients to die...

Being fully present and honoring the dying person is one of the most invaluable gifts we can give to those we love. However, all too...

Our contemporary awareness and honoring of the emotional stages of dying and grief are rooted in the work of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, a...

The word palliative means “relieving symptoms without treating the condition.” This is precisely the role of palliative care in hospice....

Hospice is an incredible service that supports clients (and their families) when they're nearing the end of their life. It is funded by...

Hospice care was initially designed for patients with cancer or other terminal illnesses. Unlike dementia, where patients can wind up in...

The use of music as a soothing tool is ancient, but the earliest references to music as a medical therapy were cited in the 18th century....

Last month we highlighted all the ways hospice volunteers bring joy, ease, and enhanced quality of remaining life to our hospice clients....

We often say that hospice isn’t just for clients; it’s for families too. Hospice volunteers are an essential part of that family support...

The term “active dying” is used when someone is in the very last stages of the dying process. This is very different than dying because,...

Honoring a loved one’s resistance to food when they’re dying is one of the hardest parts of the process. Food and nourishment are...

If you don’t understand what happens to our bodies when we die, including our mental, emotional, and soul realms, what you do to “care”...

Meeting with doctors and specialists should feel empowering and like you’re a stakeholder in your care team. However, most patients with...

Most people who work in the realm of death, dying, and grief would agree that Americans are primarily a death-phobic culture. People fear...

The medical world operates in a “fix it” paradigm, which is a wonderful thing in most cases. However, we’ve found that the model lacks...

Caregiving for a spouse, parent, or close family member is a noble job – and it’s also an exhausting one. Those who serve as primary...

One of the most common questions hospice nurses and staff receive is, “How will we know when they’re dying?” It’s challenging not to have...

Fear of pain is the #1 reason people name why they’re afraid of dying. This is where hospice care comes into play. The sooner you contact...

There are many reasons people are resistant to hospice care, but reasons typically fall into one of three categories: fear of...