The Role of Social Workers in End-of-Life Care
It’s National Social Work Month. In hospice, we often say that compassionate care goes beyond managing physical symptoms. Hospice is about supporting the whole person — and the whole family. One of the most essential members of that care team is the hospice social worker. From the moment a patient is admitted, our social workers […]
Honoring Love When It Looks Different
Honoring Love When It Looks Different: A Hospice Perspective on Valentine’s Day As hospice employees, we’ve learned that love doesn’t end when life changes—or even when life ends. Valentine’s Day often arrives wrapped in roses and expectations, and for many families we serve, it can stir up grief, longing, or a quiet ache. But we’ve […]
February Heart Month: Caring for the Heart
February is known for hearts—paper ones in store windows, candy wrapped in red foil, cards that say “love” in looping script. It’s also American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health, prevention, and treatment. In hospice care, we see the heart a little differently. Not just as an organ that beats, but […]
New Year Reset
A New Year Reset: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many of us are drawn to the idea of a “reset”—a chance to reflect, renew, and look ahead with intention. For those touched by hospice—whether as a patient, caregiver, or someone grieving the loss of a […]