Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders
A general overview of advance directives that includes descriptions and the legal implications for each type.... Details >
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Discussing Death with a Dying Child
A new study may help parents make one of the most difficult decisions they could ever face: whether to discuss death with a child dying of cancer.
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American Cancer Society |
Fact Sheet: Grief and Loss
Written especially for caregivers, this fact sheet discusses the general impact that the loss of a loved can have on survivors' circumstances. It provides advice on preparation for the death of a love... Details >
Family Caregiver Alliance |
FAQ - About Hospice Care
This online fact sheet provides a general overview about hospice and hospice services for the consumer. The document describes hospices and hospice care and answers your questions about the advantage... Details >
American Hospital Association |
Find a Provider: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
Locate hospice and palliative care programs and professionals for the terminally ill and their families within the United States.... Details >
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization |
Finding Our Way: Living With Dying in America
Finding Our Way: Living With Dying in America presents the real-life experiences of Americans who have courageously struggled to find their personal answers to some of life's toughest questions. Their... Details >
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Grieving: Facing Illness, Death and Other Losses
Also available in: Spanish
Advice on how to deal with grief, death and other losses, like close relationships, divorce or health and when to seek help from friends, family, clergy, a counselor or therapist, support groups and y... Details >
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Growth House, Inc
An online resource directory of end of life resources that include palliative care, hospice care, bereavement and other related topics. Special features are links to "best of the net" sites (over 100)... Details >
Nonprofit/Professional Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
HomeCare/Hospice Agency Locator
Search this comprehensive database of over 22,500 home care and/or hospice providers to get a list of agencies in you area of the country. You may make your selection using the city, state or the fir... Details >
National Association for Home Care & Hospice |
Hospice Consumer Information
A list of general information publications about hospice for consumers, available online and in print. Ordering information given.... Details >
Hospice Association of America |
