Hospice Associates Blog

When someone is diagnosed with a serious or life-limiting illness, their life changes forever. You may notice that people treat you differently – by trying to shield you from unpleasantness, withdrawing from you because they are uncomfortable with illness or “smothering” you with constant attention.  ..

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Hospice Helps Patients and Families Focus on Quality of Life ..

Congressional leaders, lobbyists, providers and advocates say now is the time to revive a national discussion about end-of-life care, advance care planning and palliative and hospice care. Not just because they can save Medicare money and improve care for seriously ill and dying patients, but because it’s the right thing to do.

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    What is your parent’s favorite dessert?  What is your spouse’s favorite place to vacation?  Where does your sister love to shop? We usually know these answers without hesitation, and our family members would most likely agree with us.  However, do you know definitively how your loved ones want to be treated or cared for if seriously ill and unable to speak for themselves? Can your family answer the same for you?  ..