Caregiving
A new investigation paints a harrowing picture of hospice patients left for dead
OCTOBER 27, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel
Living
Slideshow
Scenes from a loved one's final days can be moving and meaningful
AUGUST 15, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger
The results are better quality of life, longer life and health-care savings
JUNE 12, 2017 | By Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News
For many ailing people, their pet is their life, experts say
MAY 26, 2017 | By Kim Painter
The treatment can also ease isolation and help with pain, advocates say
FEBRUARY 7, 2017 | By Bill Ward
Health
What she heard was unexpected, the 'On Living' author says
JANUARY 11, 2017 | By Emily Gurnon
One woman's daughter calls it 'a very helpless feeling'
OCTOBER 11, 2016 | By Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News
As one finds his way into the world, the other lets go
AUGUST 22, 2016 | By Amy Knapp
The surprising findings from a recent Medicare spending analysis
JULY 29, 2016 | By Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News
Confusion between it and hospice means some get less care
JULY 20, 2016 | By Jennifer L. Boen
One caregiver's reflections on the power of non-verbal communication
JUNE 27, 2016 | By Phil Rice
Make sure your last conversation is one you won't regret
JUNE 21, 2016 | By Jill Smolowe
A hospice doctor's TEDx Talk about his research on end-of-life dreams
APRIL 11, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
Through drawings and audio clips, a young artist shares the wisdom of those in hospice
APRIL 7, 2016 | By Bryce Kirchoff
Watch the video to see how used flowers become treasure, not trash
APRIL 6, 2016 | By Bryce Kirchoff
Preventive and end-of-life treatments are often at odds with their wishes
MARCH 11, 2016 | By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News
As with childbirth, doulas can help in end-of-life transitions
JANUARY 5, 2016 | By Linda Childers
Sometimes the best medical care physicians can offer is none at all
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 | By Val Jones, M.D.
Video
A powerful TED talk on patient-centered compassion
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 | By Sue Campbell
Two authors share their conversation about this tough situation
JUNE 11, 2015 | By Bart Astor, Debra Englander
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