News & Educational Resources
Why an Interdisciplinary Team Matters in Hospice Care
When someone is facing a life limiting illness, their needs extend far beyond medical care alone. Hospice care honors this reality by bringing togethera team of professionalsand volunteers from many disciplines to care for the whole person. This model, known as an interdisciplinary team, is one of the reasons hospice care is so effective and meaningful for both patients and families.
Bringing Light to Life’s Tender Moments: How Our Joyful Moments Program Makes a Lasting Impact
At Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, we believe that hospice and palliative care is not only about comfort and support, it is also about honoring each person’s life, passions, and unique story. Through our Joyful Moments Program, led by our Volunteer Services team, we create meaningful experiences that bring joy, connection, and dignity to our patients and their families.
Supporting with Compassion: Essential Tips for Caregivers of Loved Ones in Hospice Care
Caring for a loved one in hospice care is one of the most meaningful—and often most challenging—acts of love a person can undertake. Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for those nearing the end of life, but it also extends vital support to families and caregivers.
Facing the Holidays During Grief – Help for the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many grievers will experience uncertainty about how to approach the holidays, and how to cope with the increased grief reactions they experience during this time.
The Heart of Compassion: The Role of Chaplains in Hospice and Palliative Care
When people hear the word chaplain, they often think of religion. But in hospice care, chaplains represent something broader and deeply human: spiritual care—the comfort, connection, and meaning that help patients and families navigate life’s most profound moments.
How Serious Illness (Palliative) Care Empowers Those Living with Breast Cancer
Every October, the world turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to celebrate survivors, remember those we have lost, and renew our commitment to early detection and comprehensive care. Yet behind the ribbons and fundraising walks lies another essential part of the breast cancer journey — one that deserves more attention: Serious Illness Care, also known as palliative care.