Talking to patients and families about hospice care is difficult.  Why are conversations about end-of-life issues so important? Will patients think you’re giving up? Does it get easier with time? In this episode, we visited the Riderwood Medical Center to gain insight on how some providers approach end-of-life conversations, the time limitations, and resistance to care.

The holiday season is often accompanied with family gatherings, festivities, and feelings of joy. But for someone who has lost a loved one and is grieving, this time of year can evoke feelings of sadness and loneliness. In this episode we interviewed Our Director of Bereavement Care, Kip Ingram, who shared with us practical tips to help people get through the first holiday.  

Why do people decide to work in the hospice field? Isn’t it depressing?  Listen to today’s podcast for a glimpse into Montgomery Hospice and the employees that work in the end-of-life care field.  In lieu of National Hospice Month, our first podcast is dedicated to hospice workers all over.