What Defines a Good End?
"My family knows what I want." "I want to die at home." "I want to be without pain." As a hospice social worker, I hear these comments...
Hospice Volunteer Experiences
On my first day as a volunteer for Hope Hospice, I visited a spirited patient named Martha. Admittedly, I felt nervous when I inititally...
Advanced Care Planning
Discussing advanced care planning proves difficult for most. Even doctors, some of our most trusted guardians for healthcare decisions,...
