HOSPICE CARE

THAT EMBRACES LIFE

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Can You Stop Hospice Care? What Patients and Families Should Know
Can You Stop Hospice Care? What Patients and Families Should Know

Yes. You can stop hospice care at any time, for any reason, and you do not need anyone's permission to do it....

A Hospice Guide to Understanding the Types of Grief
A Hospice Guide to Understanding the Types of Grief

Grief is not one feeling or one timeline. It can begin before a death and stretch long after. It can look like...

The First Week After: A Quiet Guide to the Days Right After Loss
The First Week After: A Quiet Guide to the Days Right After Loss

The first week after losing someone you love is not a week that needs to be performed, perfected, or pushed through. Time...

Rescue Doses in Hospice and How They Work
Rescue Doses in Hospice and How They Work

A rescue dose is an as-needed medication your hospice team uses to quickly ease breakthrough symptoms like pain, shortness of breath, anxiety,...

The Benefits of Advanced Care Planning in Hospice
The Benefits of Advanced Care Planning in Hospice

How thoughtful planning protects your wishes, supports your family, and brings peace of mind when it matters most. When a serious illness...

Hospice for Dementia: Recognizing Pain and Agitation
Hospice for Dementia: Recognizing Pain and Agitation

One of the hardest parts of caring for someone with late-stage dementia is not knowing whether they are in pain. They may...