Are Federal Policies Improving End-of-Life Care in America?
Recently, the Journal of the American Medical Association published a study examining the effects of federal rules on the American…
Comfort and Control Are Top Priorities for End of Life Care
The final days of life should be simple, comfortable, and spent in the least possible pain. It's a sensible sentiment,…
What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying
What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying Do you know what to say to someone who is dying? It’s…
Hospice at Home: What You Need to Know
When you think of hospice, what comes to mind? Do you imagine terminally ill patients spending their last days in…
What Matters Most at the End of Life
As we've covered before, hospice care is usually different - quite a lot more different - than most casual observers…
No Fear? The Practical Side of Passing On
Are old people generally less afraid of dying than the rest of the population? It's not a question that gets…
Why We All Need a Living Will
End-of-life situations can occur at any time. Terminal conditions sometimes offer us the chance to plan for someone's passing, while…
