Leon, an 8-year-old black lab is retiring after 7 years of hospice service. He is retiring at the recommended age for his breed, says Alison Wagner, director of volunteer services for Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice. Arbor Hospice of…

Often we find that our volunteers have special talents and abilities that they pass along to Hospice Care of the Lowcountry patients and caregivers. One such volunteer is Kathy Tortorella, an accomplished local artist. She and her husband Bob moved…

It’s not uncommon these days for families to be a blend of more than one marriage and involve stepchildren, sometimes from more than one birth mother. This can make end-of-life discussions more important before an actual illness sets in, and…