Hospice Help in Times of Need

I’d heard about “Hospice help” but never knew much about it until my mother-in-law was in a coma before her death.  The nurse in charge of Mum’s care at the hospital introduced us to the Hospice representative.  From there we learned how much help they could be in a family member’s final days. 

• They helped us make arrangements.
• They cared for Mum so she could return to the nursing home for her last few days.
• They were there to comfort the family and answer questions.
• They also were available to offer help after Mum’s death.

Recently I learned that:

AGIS.com has partnered with the Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) to offer expert advice and information on end-of-life issues for caregivers. This new addition to the AGIS eldercare portal showcases HFA’s unique expertise in caregiving issues involving terminal illness, grief, emotional pain and other complex issues associated with the last months or weeks of a loved one’s life.

Check out these links for AGIS and Hospice information:

HFA’s Ask the Expert section

AGIS End of Life section

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen