My husband showed me this Youtube video last night about Baxter, an nineteen year old therapy dog who, even near the end of his own life, shares his time and comforting presence with those at the end of their lives.
It’s a tear-jerker, to be sure. The beautiful teddy bear of a dog, a chow-retriever mix who lost the use of his legs several years ago, is wheeled around in a cushioned wagon by his own carer, Melissa Joseph, who is also the author of the book “Moments With Baxter,” which chronicles 36 stories of Baxter’s four years as a certified …read more

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 …read more