End-of-life conversations are undoubtedly challenging, but they are also profoundly important. They offer individuals an opportunity to express their wishes, seek support, and ensure their final days are spent in a manner that aligns with their values. Non-profit hospices like…

In Honor of Spiritual Care Week When an individual first hears the word: hospice – a feeling of uncertainty, fear and sadness can – and usually does – emerge. Yet building on my own experience, I know that once a…

To be eligible for hospice care under Medicare in the United States, your doctor needs to have certified your disease prognosis as six months or less regardless of age or type of illness. Once you find that you’re eligible, it…

We all plan for expected events. Vacations, weddings, the birth of a child. It is just as important to talk about and plan for the health care you want to receive in the future. This process is called advance care…