Some people might think using hospice means they're giving up. Others may worry that they won’t get the medical care they need. But hospice care simply shifts the focus of medical care and other supports to improve the quality of your life for as long as it lasts. So, you might spend...
Let’s not forget that hospice care is an ancient art of service. Families have served as the caregivers for each other since the beginning of time. In fact, the origin of the word family (Latin, “famulus”) means “servant, slave, household.” Doulas (from the Greek, “a woman who...
I’ve been working throughout the winter at the hospice, and am enjoying the days getting a bit longer. My private gardening jobs are now getting busier as it warms up. So it is time to stop and put my feet up. I’m hoping that soon I can tell you some exciting news about the ...
This meta-analysis of clinical trials article assesses the effects of palliative care interventions on patient quality of life, symptom burden, and