Stories and Insights

What are some of the most common regrets of the dying? Many people experience similar end-of-life regrets. Learn more about regrets and what to do about them.

What are the end-of-life signs? What changes can you expect during the dying process? Learn about typical end-of-life changes and what to expect.

Learn important facts about hospice care. This article breaks down common hospice myths so you can understand the value of comfort care at the end of life.

Read about hospice volunteers, why people become a hospice volunteer, and the many benefits of giving the gift of time to an organization.

What are appropriate gift ideas for the terminally ill? See 10 great gift ideas for hospice patients, courtesy of Samaritan Hospice in South New Jersey.

Learn about what happens to your Facebook page after your death and the important preparation you should do to plan for your social media afterlife.

Read about the celebrities that died in 2017 and what they teach us about advance care planning and talking to your family about your healthcare wishes.

Learn about what your loved one can eat and drink at the end of life, get tips for when they don’t feel like eating and have a hard time swallowing.

Sometimes, severe pain or other symptoms require an advanced level of care that is more effectively provided during a short stay in an inpatient hospice facility.  If your loved ones’ needs intensify, the hospice team may recommend transferring him or her to the inpatient level of care.

When Susan’s mother was terminally ill, her doctors recommended hospice care. It would help keep her mom comfortable, they explained, and even improve her quality of life. Hospice would provide a team of caregivers to meet Mom’s needs, helping her to stay at home rather than in the hospital.