Davis: What I’ve Learned About Hospice Care

Mary Anne Davis of Hospice of the Foothills in Grass Valley, CA is proud of the range of services her hospice offers to its patients, but observes that many people wait until the last minute to contact them.  “It is common for people to be reluctant to enlist hospice services because they may think it means they are giving up, admitting they are dying.  When people put off calling hospice, the opportunity to build relationships with the care team is diminished.”  She offers solid advice for people in this situation.

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