Hospice is for the Living

For most people, the word "hospice" conjures up one thought - death. Yet in the years I have worked for hospice, I cannot ever remember caring for a dead person. The people cared for by hospice are very much alive - and most want to live as fully and as comfortably as possible until the last moment.

This quote, from an article on The Journal, does an excellent job of describing the idea behind hospice. It is important for patients and their families to understand that accepting hospice care is not about giving up hope, but enjoying life and everything it has to offer.