Hospice

Why People Are Ashamed When They Secretly Wish Their Suffering Loved One Could Die

Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...

Calling in hospice for the care of an elderly parent or other a loved one means you need to come to terms,...

…We knew Dad was wearing down. He didn’t have long to live, but did he have to be in such discomfort? I...

The mission of hospice providers is to help people live their last months or weeks of life in the most comfortable, dignified,...

Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking...

Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...

When the paperwork was finally signed to get hospice care for my dad, I was grateful. There would now be a routine...

Dear Carol: My mom has advanced lung disease as well as late-stage Alzheimer’s. We know that there are no cures for either of...

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “...