When Tom brought his dog to visit a neighbor at the Hulitar Center, he expected sadness. Instead, he found kindness, calm — and a new understanding of hospice
Hospice Care
My Life, My Story: Brown medical students learn the art of listening
Brown University medical students partner with HopeHealth volunteers to practice the art of listening — and shape more compassionate care for future patients.
“It matters how I live”: A hospice patient shares her perspective
“I plan to keep living until I die.” At 87, Doris says hospice has helped her focus on what matters most: comfort, connection — and living fully.
50 years of HopeHealth: How compassionate care took root in our communities
In 1976, a small group of volunteers created what’s now HopeHealth. In this 50th anniversary feature, our chief medical officer reflects on the history and milestones since.
“Hospice is a community”: How care beyond the bedside keeps one family warm
For years, John relied on a wood stove to get through freezing New England winters, even while living with advanced cancer. Then his hospice team and a local business got involved.
Presence, choice, connection: Inside the daily work of a HopeHealth RN case manager
“My job is all about knowing who my patients are and what matters to them.” Meet Crystal Downs, an RN case manager in Massachusetts.
What’s the difference between hospice & palliative care?
When does palliative care end and hospice begin? Where do their services differ? And how does insurance factor in? An expert explains all this, and more.
For families of veterans: 5 ways a caregiver support group can help
Caring for a loved one who served can be complex. HopeHealth’s new Veterans Caregiver Support Group offers understanding, connection and resources for families walking this unique journey.
A final salute: How hospice helped one veteran’s family say goodbye
When Commander Kershaw’s lifetime of service was drawing to a close, his family and hospice team arranged one final military ceremony to send him off.
What does spiritual care mean in a hospice setting?
Hospice chaplains are available to support anyone in your family — no matter how you feel about religion. And they can help in more ways than you might expect.