Not all hospices are the same. And when it comes to the end-of-life care of a loved one, it is not a lesson you want to experience personally. Medicare governs hospices throughout the United States. And while hospices must adhere to the same basic guidelines, they...
Making decisions about hospice care can feel like a monumental task. The process is deeply emotional, as you navigate big choices about how you want to live the rest of your life. It’s not easy and trying to figure out what kind of hospice care is best for you can add...
The idea of a person dying with dignity has surprisingly not been a focal point in healthcare until the 1950s when Dame Cicely Saunders shed light on the fact that people with a terminal illness needed a specialized approach to care. Her vision was for comprehensive...
