The end of life is rarely a compelling topic. Most of us wish to avoid conversations about death for as long as possible, but therein lies the problem. When the topic is regularly avoided, families don’t have the conversations they need to until it is too late. Or, they make decisions based on partial information, […]
End of Life Care
What Is Virtual Hospice? (and other crucial hospice questions)
Hospice can be an important part of end-of-life, where the focus shifts away from treating health conditions and towards comfort. Doing so is powerful. After all, some forms of treatment (like chemotherapy) come with an intense physical toll. The physical costs may simply not be worth it if the treatment isn’t helping anyway. Yet, as […]
What They Don’t Tell You About Hospice Care
Hospice care provides important support at the end of life, allowing people dignity and quality of life. Yet, it’s also a topic that’s highly misunderstood. Part of the problem is that end of life is a scary idea. Many of us avoid talking about it for as long as possible. There are also many myths […]
Is Hospice at Home a Good Idea?
Hospice provides valuable palliative care for people at the end of their lives. It’s a time when the goal switches from helping them to get better, to making sure that the patient is comfortable and can die with dignity. Hospice care can happen in many settings, including nursing homes. However, hospice at home is becoming […]
The Benefits of Hospice Care for Seniors and Their Families
Hospice is an incredibly important service. Whether provided in the home or in a facility, it is a step back from trying to cure disease and a focus instead on quality of life. It’s easy to imagine that hospice care means that you’re giving up on a loved one. Nothing could be further from the […]
Our Advance Care Planning Series
This post acts as a starting point to anyone interested in end-of-life conversations and advanced care planning. The series covers various related topics, including advance care directives, POLST forms, wills and power of attorney. We also focus on how to begin conversations on the topic.