Planning to die at home? Here are 5 things to consider first.

Many of us say that if we have to die, we’d like to die comfortably in our home. Luckily, hospice—a Medicare-covered model of gentle, holistic end-of-life care—is ready to help with that goal. Maybe. At age 78, my divorced father was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. He later admitted that he’d skipped getting any … Read more

How hospice can help ease the last days

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s decision to seek hospice care and spend his remaining time in care at home has helped bring awareness to an industry that quietly serves people at the end of their lives. Hospice, which provides care and support services for patients who are terminally ill with a life expectancy of six … Read more