Quality of life is something that we often talk about. It’s important, as it’s the standard of health, happiness and comfort that we set for ourselves as we make important life decisions. However, when it comes to quality of death, this is a topic that we often avoid. This makes sense, as talking about the Read More

Death is an uncomfortable topic to discuss. After all, no one wants to consider a time when they are no longer around or think about continuing on with life without their parents, siblings, spouse or children. Yet failing to have conversations about end of life planning can leave your loved ones wondering what your wishes Read More

Palliative care is a relatively young field in medicine. While it is connected to hospice care, the two do have distinct differences. Hospice care is appropriate during the last six months of life, while palliative care is appropriate much sooner. With hospice care, curative approaches stop, and the focus shifts to pain management, comfort and Read More