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Facing the reality of hospice care brings many difficult decisions. One of the most important steps is ensuring your wishes are clearly documented through advance directives. These legal documents help guide healthcare providers and loved ones when you cannot speak for yourself. This post explains the key advance directives related to hospice care, focusing on living wills and durable powers of attorney. Understanding these tools can provide peace of mind and protect your rig

When it comes to caring for elderly or vulnerable patients—especially those in nursing homes or long-term care settings—families and care teams face complex decisions. One of the most challenging is whether to send a resident to the hospital when their health declines. In a recent podcast discussion, two experienced care professionals explored the risks of hospital transfers, the benefits of home-based care, and the often-misunderstood role of hospice. This blog post breaks d

Facing the final chapter of life can bring a mix of emotions and reflections. For seniors on hospice, sharing life stories offers a meaningful way to connect with loved ones and leave behind a legacy. Guided questions can help unlock memories, values, and lessons that might otherwise remain unspoken. This post explores thoughtful questions designed to encourage storytelling, helping individuals express their unique journeys and create lasting memories for family and friends.

When a loved one faces a serious illness, families often wonder about the best way to provide comfort and support. Hospice care offers specialized help focused on quality of life during the final stages of illness. But how do medical professionals decide when someone qualifies for hospice care? Understanding the medical criteria for hospice eligibility can help families make informed decisions and access the right support at the right time. Medical Criteria for Hospice Eligib

Facing the reality of hospice care at home can be overwhelming for families. When a loved one, especially seniors, approaches the end-of-life stage, preparing the home environment and understanding what to expect becomes crucial. This preparation helps ensure comfort, dignity, and support for both the patient and their family. Understanding Hospice Care at Home Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and quality of life rather than curing illness. It supports seniors and th

Facing the loss of a loved one is never easy. At Hearthstone Hospice , we understand that grief doesn’t end when life does,it simply changes form. That’s why our care extends beyond the final days of life, offering ongoing bereavement support  to help families find peace, understanding, and healing in the months that follow. What Hospice Bereavement Support Entails Hospice care is about more than comfort in life’s final chapter, it’s about caring for the hearts left behind. A

When a loved one enters the final stages of life, families often find themselves navigating emotional and complex choices. It can be difficult to know what to expect or when to consider hospice care. At Hearthstone Hospice , we recognize how overwhelming this time can feel and how much uncertainty surrounds what hospice truly means. Hospice care is not about giving up hope; it’s about shifting that hope  toward comfort, dignity, and peace. It focuses on quality of life rather

Deciding when to begin hospice care can feel overwhelming. For many families, it’s one of the hardest decisions they’ll ever face, balancing the desire to “keep fighting” with the need for comfort, peace, and dignity. At Hearthstone Hospice , we understand this struggle deeply. Our mission is to make that transition gentler by helping families recognize the signs that it may be time to shift from aggressive treatments to comfort-focused care that honors both life and love. Wh