Question: I just heard a very dear friend of mine has been “put on Hospice.” What does that mean? Will she have to stay in the hospital forever? Answer: First let me define ‘Hospice.’ This is taken ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

For many Florida families, hospice care becomes part of life during one of its most difficult moments, such as when a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness. While […] The post When a Loved ...

When seniors are facing serious health issues and need extra care and comfort, there are two primary choices that provide numerous benefits — home health care and hospice. Many studies have shown that ...

Both palliative and hospice care focus on improving quality of life. Palliative care is available at the time of diagnosis, but hospice care is only available near the end of life. There’s often ...

Learn about the importance of hospice care, especially in Black communities, and how it provides peace, dignity, and support for patients and families.

As we leave November, which is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, it’s an ideal time to provide our community with a clearer understanding of hospice care and correct many of the myths of ...

There are many treatments available for multiple myeloma, as well as clinical trials. Yet sometimes, patients get to a point where their disease no longer responds to any treatment. They may decide ...