Monthly Archives: September 2016

Modern hospice care began in the 1960’s as a response to the over-medicalization of dying in the West. From its inception, the needs of the family were a key component. The patient and family are … Source: Why Bereavement Support … Continue reading →

After a stroke at work, an employee at a venture-backed start-up learns to adjust his professional priorities and take a break from the daily sprint. Source: What I Learned From a Stroke at 26: Make Time to Untangle – The … Continue reading →

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At one time or another you’ve probably heard someone say that when a person you love dies, a part of you dies too. I used to think that was just a beautiful figure of speech, a touching poeti… Source: The Death You … Continue reading →

Taking care of a loved one can be expensive, but a new study also says it can cause turmoil for the caregiver’s professional life as well. Source: Caregiving is costly for careers, employment | BenefitsPRO

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I decided that I would put all my receipts in a basket to see where I spent my money. It just seems that the money goes and I don’t know where. After all I never go to fancy stories to … Continue reading →

Sen. Ron Johnson writes that the terminally ill deserve right-to-try laws so they can get access to experimental treatments. The FDA’s current approach to drug approval means that patients die waiting for possibly lifesaving drugs. Source: The Terminally Ill Deserve … Continue reading →

The Phone Lady provides the communication and listening skills needed to conquer the telephone. Tame your phone phobia and become an effective communicator now. Source: The Phone Lady – Pick it up. Make things happen.

In the early years of my work as a hospice consultant, I spent a great deal of time conducting hospice facility feasibility studies. Many of my clients were freestanding non-profits, i.e., hospices Source: The End of an Era for Hospice … Continue reading →