hospice Archives

Grieving during the holidays – the 4 R’s

The holidays are an emotional and often stressful time for most of us, which are often further intensified for the bereaved.

The terms “palliative care” and “hospice care” are often used interchangeably when, in fact, they are not the same thing.

IMPACT is a Medicare model utilized at Hospice of the Twin Cities that provides support and care coordination for terminally-ill patients.

In the mid-90s, my team and I sought to create “living wills” that would document vets’ choices about specific life-sustaining treatments.