Decades ago, most people died at home, but medical advances have changed that. Today, most Americans are in hospitals or nursing homes at the end of their lives. Some people enter the hospital to get treated for an illness. Some … Continue reading Differences Between Palliative Care and Hospice
In a new video released by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s “Moments of Life: Made Possible by Hospice” campaign, viewers meet Gloria, an 85 year-old former schoolteacher from Pueblo, Colorado. Gloria suffers from COPD, a condition that confines … Continue reading New Video Shows the Lighter Side of Hospice
More than 15% of hospice patients are between the ages of 35 and 64. If you haven’t had to deal with it already, hospice care is something each of us will have to consider. A parent, a spouse, a brother … Continue reading Stunning! Hospice Care Centers Seeing Younger Patients Being Treated