For Patients and Families
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…