Hospice Care

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

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