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January 1, 2017
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Choosing Hospice Sooner Brings More Comfort at the End of Life
December 30, 2016
“I wish we’d called you sooner.” This is something we hear often at Hospicare from patients and their loved ones. Once a doctor has certified that a patient has six…
Learning to Be With the Dying
December 15, 2016
We live in a death-denying culture making it difficult to talk about death, to know how to be, and what to say, in the presence of the dying. My mother’s…
Five Steps for Advance Care Planning
December 14, 2016
Advance care directives are directions you give to your loved ones and medical professionals outlining your healthcare wishes in the event you are unable to articulate them yourself. If you…
We Are Doing Profound Work
December 14, 2016
by Lisa Schwartz, RN The first time I visited Hospicare was during a clinical rotation during my last semester of nursing school. As soon as I walked into the Residence,…
The Heart of Hospice Social Work
December 14, 2016
Learning the Wisdom of Humility by Jeff Collins I was a social worker for Hospicare for 22 years, and I truly feel these years at the agency have been a…
Fond Memories
December 14, 2016
A Long-time Hospicare Supporter Remembers the Early Years by Marlaine Darfler In early 2013 when I read an article about Hospicare’s 30th anniversary, it reminded me of my early experiences…
What Caregivers Can Expect from Hospicare
December 14, 2016
In poll after poll, Americans consistently say they want to die at home. Hospicare, like all hospices, is set up to help our patients do just that. When patients choose…
Myths and Truths about Pain and Pain Medicine
December 1, 2016
by Eric Lessinger, MD As Medical Director of Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, I spent a considerable amount of time addressing issues related to pain and its treatment. Some people…