Hospice Helps Family Cope With Mother's Death
Patricia West recalls the year long battle with breast cancer that claimed her mother Claire West on February 24 1996. Hitchcock Hospice cared for Claire at home guiding the family through grief and teaching the caregiver role to Patricia’s father. The nurses offered constant support for Claire and the family helping preserve memory and dignity throughout the final days.
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Hospice Staff Explain End of Life Care Myths and Goals
Dr Melcolm and Ms Pierpoint describe hospice as active care rather than surrender, noting six month life expectancy rule and average stays around 50 days. Teams include nurses aides social workers volunteers and clergy to ease suffering and help families grieve and reconcile.
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