Huntington Hospice to host program May 16

HUNTINGTON -- Hospice of Huntington Inc. will host Hospice Foundation of America's program titled "Beyond Kubler-Ross: New Perspectives on Death, Dying and Grief" at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 16. The three-hour seminar explores recent theoretical perspectives on death, dying and grief.

Sonoma Humane Society launches hospice program

A new hospice program at the Sonoma Humane Society gives terminally ill or older animals, like Lexi (right), a chance to spend their remaining days in a foster home.

Valley hospice program leader lauded for dementia work

Director of Hospice of the Valley's dementia program wins award for her leadership.

Individuals encouraged to become hospice volunteers

One of the most gratifying roles of a hospice team is that of the volunteer. A basic description of what this type of volunteer does is to act as a member of the hospice program to provide service to

JACK CROSS: Understanding the ins and outs of hospice care

If you ask friends who have used hospice care for family members, they will often talk warmly and enthusiastically about how hospice care helped not only the patient but the entire family to deal with the medical, emotional and spiritual challenges of facing a terminal illness.