Have a Health Care Directive – Jen Blazek

It’s a good idea for everyone to have a health care directive, because the best time to start talking about end-of-life decisions is today.

Being Empathetic to Hospice Patients and their Families

Patients on hospice care, along with their families, need to be heard and understood. They are going through a difficult time which includes many forms of loss.

My Brother’s Hospice Experience

When Valerie’s own brother began hospice care, knowing he was in good hands was an invaluable relief for her. Watch her story here.

The Hospice Patients Are My Family – Emma Collins

Emma is a refugee who fled Liberia due to civil war. Through her work as a hospice nurse, she has found a new family in her patients.

The Benefits and Costs of Hospice

When Carolyn’s own mother was being recommend for hospice care, she found herself explaining the benefits & costs of it to her father, who didn’t know that hospice is covered 100% by Medicare.

Choosing a Hospice Company? Ask the Right Questions – Travis Easton

Are you looking for a hospice company? It’s your choice and you need to ask the right questions.

Without Hospice, I Wouldn’t Be Me – Meagan Thomas

One of Meagan’s patients, a centenarian, taught her many valuable lessons that will impact Meagan for life. Watch this video to hear about them.

Hospice is a Good Thing – Joel Sund, Brighton Chaplain

Many people have negative feelings when they hear the word “hospice,” but Chaplain Joel Sund hopes to help change that. Hospice is a good thing!

Waiting for Her

Our chaplain gently knocked on the door and joined in on the visit. I slipped back into the periphery of the room and gave him space to share his talents and gifts.

Hospice Family Care: A Three Part Video Series

At Brighton, hospice family care and patient care are one and the same. In this 3 part videos series, Scott Sater explains how Brighton makes that possible.