While hospice care has been in existence for decades, patients and their loved ones may not be familiar with the concept. Others might be familiar with only a few parts of hospice care. We understand that during this journey, you may have questions about the...
The word “hospice” is not new terminology. [caption id="attachment_997" align="alignleft" width="300"] Credit: pond5[/caption] In fact, the word first originated hundreds of years ago. “Hospice” is derived from the Latin word “hospes,” which means host or guest. In the Middle Ages, fatigued—and often ill—travelers journeying to the Holy...
If you or someone you care for is living with a terminal illness, you may be thinking about electing hospice care. You may be looking into resources to help you make a decision about whether or not to choose hospice care. It's an important decision--one...