How to Write a Living Will in Washington State
Have you ever wondered about writing a Living Will, or what is sometimes known as an Advanced Directive? It seems like a very practical and important thing to do, no matter your age or
Dr. Mattern’s Presentation at our 2022 Annual Breakfast
Watch Dr. Mattern's presentation from our 2022 Annual Breakfast below and learn more about the state of hospice and home health care challenges in our community. This event took place at the Northwest
The Many Shades of Grief
by Shirley L. WilliamsGrief, what is It? Is it just what you feel when a loved one or friend dies? If you look on the internet, that’s the definition. However, grief, sadness, or emotional suffering
Dealing with Denial
Nearly all of us, at one time or another, have dealt with denial in our lives. Most of our denials are fairly innocuous to our daily lives. However, there is one area of denial
Starting the Conversation
Finding new ways to talk about life (and death). Let’s consider a reasonable possibility: we experience an accidental injury occurring during a long-anticipated vacation. We have planned this vacation with family and friends, we have
Are You Exploring End of Life Care?
Hospice Foundation’s mission includes but not limited to: the importance of educating our communities about the value and benefits of hospices services.Peace of mind about this inevitable span of our lives is a valuable commodity.