Tools & Resources

Caring for a loved one in hospice can bring many questions, especially about what happens in an emergency. Hospice care is designed to provide comfort, but what if a crisis occurs? Many caregivers wonder [...]

As our loved ones approach their final days, we all hope they feel a sense of peace. But if we see them looking distressed, confused, and agitated, it can be very painful and difficult to [...]

If your loved one has recently stopped eating and drinking, is losing weight, and appears withdrawn, they may be experiencing failure to thrive. The term “failure to thrive,” or FTT, originated in pediatric care. Today, [...]

Hospice care provides vital support for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, ensuring their comfort and dignity. Among its many benefits is its adaptability to meet diverse needs, thanks to four distinct levels of care. Each level [...]

End-of-life decisions are among the most meaningful choices a family can make for a loved one. Advance care planning goes beyond preparing legal documents—it fosters understanding and open communication between caregivers, family members and [...]

Facing the end of life, whether for yourself or a cherished individual, can be an intimidating and bewildering experience. The term “actively dying” may have crossed your path, but its true significance might remain unclear. [...]

Palliative care is a type of care provided to individuals with a serious illness and focuses on improving the patient's quality of life during treatment for serious illnesses. Patients typically get palliative care alongside [...]

A terminal cancer diagnosis can be devastating for the whole family. If your loved one has cancer that’s been deemed terminal, you may have a number of questions, including how long they’re expected to live, [...]

The 5 Stages of Kidney Failure If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with kidney failure, a lot may be going through your mind. The term kidney failure sounds like a scary [...]

Comfort Care vs Hospice Care: Is There a Difference? You may have heard the term “comfort care” from a care provider or a loved one. But what’s the difference between comfort care and hospice care? [...]

The words “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” are often used interchangeably, but they actually mean different things. Dementia is a broad term for disorders that affect memory and thinking, while Alzheimer’s is a specific brain disease and [...]

An esophageal cancer diagnosis can be extremely distressing. The disease can wreak havoc on your body, causing pain and difficulty swallowing, which can make getting proper nutrition a challenge. Then there’s the emotional toll of [...]

Whether it’s Hodgkin’s or non-Hodgkin’s, lymphoma Is one of the most treatable forms of cancer. With a relatively high 5-year survival rate, people affected by lymphoma tend to fare well compared to those with [...]

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, there’s a lot of information to take in. Learning about the different treatment options, what life may look like with cancer, and how your illness will affect [...]

Choosing a hospice provider can be a complex decision, especially since making the choice to start hospice care is often emotionally charged. In some cases, your physician may recommend a specific hospice foundation or [...]