Category: Guest Articles

Navigating the Emotional Depths: Burnout and Stress in Hospice Care

In the world of hospice care, where every day is a delicate dance with life and death, professionals face unique stresses that can lead to burnout. This article delves into the experiences of burnout among hospice workers, drawing on the…

Facing your mortality: Dispelling common myths about hospice

We wouldn’t think of buying a car or house without doing months of homework to make an informed decision. Yet two-thirds of us fail to plan for a dignified end-of-life journey. The word “hospice” can be scary, but nothing is more frightening than the unknown. So let’s dispel some common myths.

Will I Know I’m Dying?

Question:  Is it possible to recognize the signs of approaching death in the months before a person who has no apparent illness dies. Can you look back after a death and see that yes, they were dying and no one knew…