McKnight’s Senior Living November 25, 2024
Hospice care is more than a medical service — it’s a lifeline of compassion, connection and support during one of life’s most vulnerable moments. For more than 20 years, I’ve witnessed the profound impact hospice can have, not just on residents and patients but on the families who love and care for them. But this impact is magnified when hospice care is introduced early.
Too often, hospice is misunderstood by the general public as a last resort, something to consider only in the final days or hours of life. This misconception can deprive families of the full range of benefits hospice offers. Early engagement with hospice transforms the end-of-life journey, shifting it from a time of fear and uncertainty to...