Meet Olivia Gould, a hospice social worker focused on dementia in long-term care settings. “We can give patients that one-on-one attention they might not get otherwise,” she explains.
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Caring for the caregiver: 10 signs of caregiver burnout
Over time, the stress of caregiving can lead to a more serious problem: burnout. If you have a caregiver in your life, here’s what to watch for.
Does Palliative Care Mean Someone Is Dying?
Many people confuse palliative care with end-of-life care. But in truth, palliative care doesn’t mean someone is dying. It’s for any stage of a serious illness.
“You cannot do it alone”: One couple’s journey with dementia
When a caregiver discovers free dementia resources in Massachusetts, it leads to weekly respite care for her husband, 24/7 hospice support, and more.
“Palliative care has been a game changer”: Reno’s story
When 64-year-old Reno first heard about palliative care to help with his chronic illness, he resisted. Now, he calls it a “game changer.”
Hospital, clinic, home: Understanding the settings of palliative care
Palliative care is one of medicine’s fastest-growing specialties, which means it will soon be available in more settings. Here’s a guide.
“This is my love letter to you”: Healing after the loss of a partner
When her husband died, “I was simply frozen,” Pamela says. “The pain was unrelenting.” Now, she opens up about her grief journey in the months since.
Where do you find the sacred? Reflections of a hospice chaplain
Chaplains help patients at the end of life connect to whatever they find spiritually meaningful. But what does that mean, and how does it help? Our chaplain explains.
The farewell gift: A hospice volunteer helps a son say goodbye
In his father’s final days, a son made an unexpected connection with a hospice volunteer. Their conversation left a lifelong impact.
Every Life Is Unique. So Is Every Death.
Most of us have an expectation of what dying “should” look like. But just as no two lives are the same, no two deaths are the same either.