How do You Break the News That a Loved One is Going on Hospice Care

Our culture has historically been devoted to cure illness at all costs, and death is often looked at as "failure," no matter the age or condition of the person being treated. Many other cultures readily accept death as part of the life cycle. I believe we, as a culture, are making progress in this direction, but death still tends to be a word people avoid. If it's up to you to inform a loved one that he or she would be more comfortable under hospice care – or that a person they love will be on hospice care – there are steps you can take to get you through this difficult transition. Read full article on Agingcare about the difficulties of breaking the news that a loved one now needs hospice care: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook The stories in this fine book showed us how others have gone through similar things with their families and that is somehow reassuring. There are some helpful suggestions but mostly there is the recognition that others went through the same thing. All we can do is our best. That is greatly reassuring during these difficult emotional times. If you are a caregiver, this is a must-read. - Delores Edwards Related articles The Differences Between Palliative Care and Hospice Can be Confusing (Minding Our Elders®) You Are Not Giving Up When You Choose Hospice Care (Minding Our Elders®)                Related Stori...
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