Hospice, Dignity & End-of-Life Care

Compassionate perspectives informed by decades of nursing experience, including years at the hospice bedside. Exploring end-of-life care, patient dignity, family experiences, difficult decisions, and the deeply human realities of dying, caregiving, and saying goodbye.

Hospice, Dignity & End-of-Life Care

When a Loved One Is Dying
ByYvonne Chiana October 18, 2026October 22, 2026

What happens to families when a loved one is dying? A hospice nurse reflects on grief, family conflict, estrangement, and love at the end of life.

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Hospice, Dignity & End-of-Life Care

What 30 Years of Nursing Taught Me About the Way We Treat Our Elderly
ByYvonne Chiana October 15, 2026October 14, 2026

After 30 years in nursing, I’ve witnessed the loneliness, neglect, and loss of dignity some elderly people endure. A personal reflection on aging parents, family responsibility, and the importance of compassion.

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