As the end of life nears, one of the most important things we can do for our loved ones is to shift our perspective about what it means to provide quality care. It’s important to ensure that care enhances quality of life, to whatever extent possible. This sometimes means forgoing curative treatments that leave a Read More

Kindness is like a flower. It grows roots, spreads far, and soon, new buds emerge and blossom into beautiful new flowers. An easy way to cultivate your kindness garden is by painting kindness rocks. Started by Megan Murphy, the Kindness Rock Project has quickly grown into a movement across all 50 states. Adults and children Read More

What does a quality hospice care experience look like? It goes far beyond managing pain for an individual with a terminal illness. It is an experience that positively impacts the entire family and helps clients reach their personal goals. Families discover peace and enjoy a loving and, at times, even uplifting environment that helps everyone Read More

When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, it is normal to have questions about what comes next. While some families initially feel hopeless and believe no options are left, this is not the case. Hospice care is a viable alternative to nursing home placement, extended hospitalizations or difficult and unsuccessful curative approaches. Read More

Journaling is an exceptional tool for self-discovery. It is something that anyone can do, at any point in their life. The process only requires that a person grab a notebook and a pen and write down their thoughts. No specific grammatical or spelling skills are necessary. The only person who has to see a journal Read More

When a person enters hospice care, it is common for them to have many questions. From easier ones to answer like “how long can I use hospice” to more complex questions including “why did this happen to me”, a hospice chaplain or social worker is often the person who spends time listening and helping clients Read More