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Decisions about when to stop feeding a hospice patient should be based on what’s best for the patient's quality of life. Here’s what to consider.

Understanding what to say to someone who is in hospice can be daunting. Here’s what to keep in mind when talking to a hospice patient.

Loss is a natural part of life, but the grief that follows can feel all-consuming. Grief coaching is a specific kind of actionable support to address the complex emotions and reactions that result from the loss of a person or thing.

Is it possible to avoid the pain of loss? It is, but only if we want to go through life avoiding love and connection. Being human means we will experience loss throughout our lives. The key is to remember that the grief we encounter is a direct result of the love that we had for someone.

Supporting a grieving friend can feel really tough. You want to be helpful but are afraid of saying the wrong thing. It takes courage to show up and be present for someone else’s pain. Here are a few tips that I’ve found helpful on what to do (and what NOT to do)to support a friend in grief.

Even if you knew that your cat's death was approaching, the depth of your grief may surprise you.

The value that dogs add to our lives is hard to replicate. After all, we spend more time with our pets than other people. The grief that is felt after the death of a dog is very real.

We’ve collected a list of the top 10 books for caregivers, patients, and their loved ones on the end of life.

Anyone facing the end of life or the death of someone they love wishes that there was an instruction manual detailing how to manage grief.

The endgame of ACP is for your wishes to be honored by your loved ones and your healthcare providers. The best way to get there is to talk, become known, and share.

A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order informs medical staff that you do not want them to use life-saving techniques on you. This means medical caregivers won’t attempt to restart your heart if it stops beating.

A living will is an important part of a process known as advance care planning – a process in which you consider the types of health care decisions that may have to be made in the future, and document your preferences.