Hospice is a “concept of care,” rather than a place. Its main purpose is to provide the patient/family with the highest quality of life available to the dying.
This brochure helps patients and loved ones understand more about hospice care, as well as learn about the eligibility requirements and services covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
Experience an act of kindness and caring of a stranger that broke the magic spell of the “mean old man”. A seemingly little detail can make a difference, so do not hesitate and contribute little by little to happiness of others.
Briefly describes the AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection where listings, ratings, and reviews of a number of resources are provided. A variety of topics are addressed.
When confronted with approaching death, many of us wonder when exactly will death occur. This article from the Hospice Patients Alliance describes some of the signs and symptoms experienced when your loved one is approaching death.
Have you ever felt like you were straddling a fence? This is one caregivers struggle between reality and fantasy when dealing with the pending death of a loved one.
The finally weeks of a dog’s owner caring for her mother will inspire and touch you.
Have you ever given much thought to dignity? Yours? Someone else’s? Respect for your loved one’s dignity? Here is one woman’s effort to maintain the dignity of her husband.
Research shows that Americans are more likely to talk to their children about safe sex and drugs then to their terminally ill parents about choices in care as they near life’s final stages.
Compassion in Dying provides counseling and support related to end-of-life choices. The organization believes dying individuals should be permitted to make their own end-of-life decisions, including hastening their own death.
Is there a point in arguing whether assisted suicide should be legalized or not? the point is to alleviate suffering and let those who are close to the end perhaps acquire spiritual and emotional stability before they depart.
