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Holding Space
Whether you’re a caregiver or a health care practitioner, the importance of holding space for the person who’s dying is enormously important. It allows the
Hospice Photography Creates Legacy for Families
Scenes from a loved one’s final days can be moving and meaningful. Several professional photographers have been expanding their portfolios of weddings, graduations, and other
Top Ten Smart Things To Do Now to Better Prepare for Death
Have These Two Health-Related Documents An advanced directive, also known as a living will, and a durable power of attorney (POA), also known as a
The Myth of Grief: Do You Ever Really Move On?
Death means different things to different people. It’s completely normal to wonder how to get over something as deeply emotional as the loss of a
Getting Discharged from Hospice
It’s normal for a hospice to release a small portion of patients before death – about 15% has been typical, but research from some new
Pediatric Hospice: A Special Kind of Care Part 2
In addition to the physical, spiritual, and emotional effects of dealing with a terminal illness, there’s also the barrage of outside stressors – things like
Pediatric Hospice: A Special Kind of Care Part 1
Pediatric hospice care targets children from birth to 21 years of age and is used for a range of diagnoses including cancer, heart conditions, lung
Isolation in Caring
Alexa never imagined at 46 years old what her life would be as a full-time caregiver. Her mother, having lived independently for years and still working
The Right Time for Hospice
Waiting too long to use hospice care can make suffering at end-of-life worse. When is it the right time? Anyone with a terminal illness who
What If Your Dearly Departed Wasn’t So Dear
Experiencing the death of a family member can be difficult even for the most loving of relationships, so how do you cope with grief and
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