This is a question many prefer to avoid. However, for patients confronting an uncertain future, it becomes a highly relevant reality. The answer varies from person to person, shaped by unique experiences, interests, and desires. For most, a good death is quite straightforward. It involves being physically comfortable, finding peace at home, being surrounded by… more

“Words like Blackbirds” is a poem from Jacqueline Moss’s collection entitled The Hand You’re Dealt, published by Poet’s Press. The poem reflects on the final stage of my hospice patient’s life before her death. I was a visiting hospice volunteer. She was often very open with me about her life and the events which shaped… more

Hospice volunteers play a crucial role at East End Hospice. They provide the invaluable gift of compassion to our patients, caregivers, and grieving families through companionship, support, and kindness. Collectively, they provide more than 10,000 hours of service annually! Volunteers make nearly 2,000 patient visits, enriching the lives of our hospice patients, their caregivers, and… more