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The Role of a Hospice Medical Director: Adding Expertise, Not Replacing Care

When imagining hospice, people may picture nurses making home visits or social workers supporting families through difficult conversations. Less visible, but an equally important part of the care team, is
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More Support, Less Uncertainty: How Hospice Helps Families Facing Dementia

One diagnosis often surprises families when it qualifies a loved one for hospice care: dementia. Many people associate hospice with illnesses that follow a rapid or more predictable decline, such
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A Dream Come True: Emmanuel Hospice Patient Sees the Lion King

Judy Bennink, 82, has built a life rooted in both care and curiosity. She and her late husband, Donald, adopted and raised two children in Coopersville while building careers for
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Hospice Care Eligibility and Timing: It’s More Than You May Think

Hospice is often called in at the last minute, but it’s not meant to be that way. The misconception that hospice care is only for a person’s final days or
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Hospice Strengthens Care in Senior Living Communities

Families navigating life’s final chapter with a loved one residing in a senior living community that already offers an array of supportive services may wonder: what more could hospice provide?
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