Families separated by long distances face unique challenges in caring for a loved one with a serious illness. Long-distance caregivers may be frustrated by their inability to participate in everyday...
Thought Leadership
Hospice Myths and Facts
Fact: Hospice care does not mean you have given up. Fact: Hospice care does not mean you are counting down the days to good-bye. Fact: Hospice is here to make every day you have the best it can be...
Advance Directives: Making your wishes known
When loved ones are seriously ill or injured in an accident and unable to communicate their wishes, the pressure is on families to make life-or-death decisions about extreme treatment measures....
Becoming a family caregiver
When a loved one becomes ill, it’s typically the family that first steps in to take on the care of the patient. Family caregivers are already coping with the stress and emotional aspects of a loved...
Why work in hospice care?
With a hospice career, you don't spend your days at work; you change people's lives. Hospice workers see their impact every day, developing relationships that lead to better care. By providing...
Planning ahead
While it’s painful to think about a loved one’s death, it’s important to talk about arrangements for a funeral or memorial service. Making plans with your loved one, when they can make choices, lets...
Planning for your pet
You may have thought about who will receive your home, jewelry, or other assets after you pass away, but what about your pets? Our pets bring us endless comfort, especially as we age or go through...
Celebrate Dad’s Legacy this Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a celebration of the important role of dads in our lives, and a day also to remember the fathers who have passed. As the years pass, your cherished memories of your dad do not have...
Congratulations to CEO Amy Stern on her retirement after three decades of leadership
COO Cara Pace to succeed as CEO, with plans to build on UH’s accomplishments Please join us in thanking Chief Executive Officer Amy Stern for 32 years of dedicated leadership and service at United...
Hospice care in nursing homes delivers comfort and expert care
Hospice is sometimes thought of as a home-based component of healthcare, but many who are seriously ill also live in nursing homes. While nursing homes provide a supportive environment that...