For Patients and Families
Welcome to the Unity Hospice & Palliative Care Blog for Patients and Families. Facing a serious illness or navigating the challenges of end-of-life care can be overwhelming. That’s why we created this blog—to be a compassionate, trustworthy resource for you and your loved ones as you walk this journey together. Here, you’ll find practical guidance, heartfelt insights, and expert answers to common questions about hospice, comfort-focused care, and caregiving. Whether you’re exploring what hospice really means, looking for support during difficult conversations, or seeking tools to make every moment more meaningful, we’re here to help with care, dignity, and understanding.
Caregiver stress is a hidden driver of hospital readmissions. Learn how healthcare professionals can identify, assess, and support caregivers to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations…
Caregiver stress is a hidden driver of hospital readmissions. Learn how healthcare professionals can identify, assess, and support caregivers to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations…
…And Why They Matter to You and Your Loved Ones When people first hear the word hospice, it can feel overwhelming or even frightening. But hospice isn’t about giving up—it’s about living fully, with dignity, comfort, and the support you and your family need. Unity…
Honoring Our Veterans: Unity’s Commitment to Individualized Hospice Care This Veterans Day, and every day, Unity Hospice and Palliative Care honors the service of over 18.2 million Veterans living in the United States. These brave people have made immense sacrifices. They deserve end-of-life care that…
Look for These 12 Common Indicators – if you notice at least 3 of these, consider hospice for additional comfort and support. Hospice is a special kind of care that focuses on quality of life for people with serious illnesses who have been diagnosed with…
If a loved one or you are seriously ill, talking about hospice care may feel like giving up. Perhaps you have heard myths such as hospice will end life more quickly or that it’s mainly for people with cancer. Maybe you’ve heard that hospice care…
We understand the wave of emotions individuals and their loved ones experience after learning they have Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – sadness, anger, shock, and fear. People living with ALS face many unknowns concerning their future. Many are seeking answers to questions they have about…
By Joe Green, Assistant Director of Support Services/Lead Chaplain Hello there! I’m Joe Green, Assistant Director of Support Services and Lead Chaplain at Unity Hospice and Palliative Care. I’m here to talk about a vital member of your Hospice Care Team: the hospice chaplain. You…
Look for These 12 Common Indicators – if you notice at least 3 of these, consider hospice for additional comfort and support. Hospice is a special kind of care that focuses on quality of life for people with serious illnesses who have been diagnosed with…