Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about hospice care, curated daily by BrightWire.
A charity golf tournament in South Jersey just raised $246,000 for hospice and grief support services. The 36-year tradition brings together volunteers who've experienced the care firsthand.
Hospice of Michigan needs veterans to visit fellow vets in their final days, offering a bond that words can't always capture. The Downriver region, home to over 16,000 veterans, currently has zero veteran volunteers despite urgent need.
A palliative care nurse with over 100 patients is helping thousands face death with less fear by explaining the natural signs that appear months before passing. Her TikTok videos bring comfort to families navigating the hardest goodbye.
Marirose Powell, who performed as Stevie Nicks for over 20 years, sang her signature song "Landslide" from her hospice bed just days before passing away from cancer. Her final performance has touched millions online who see it as a beautiful example of facing life's end with grace and music.
A Colorado hospice patient's last wish was to cuddle a golden retriever puppy with "puppy breath." Reddit connected him with 11-week-old Gladdie within 24 hours.
Mike Salmon was given weeks to live, but hospice care helped him heal so well he was discharged for being too healthy. His journey reveals surprising lessons about end-of-life care that actually saves lives.
After interviewing 1,500 dying patients, Dr. Christopher Kerr discovered a profound pattern: people dream of those who truly loved them, not just anyone. These comforting visions help the dying find peace in their final days.
St Oswald's Hospice in Newcastle marked four decades of providing dignified end-of-life care to thousands of families across the North East. The anniversary celebration brought together staff, volunteers, and families whose lives were forever changed by the hospice's unwavering compassion.
A Kentucky Derby-themed garden party in Vernon, BC celebrated 25 years of compassionate end-of-life care while raising thousands for the North Okanagan Hospice Society. Guests in fancy hats cheered pool noodle "horses" and raised funds for a home that's served thousands of families.
When veterans enter hospice care in Florida, fellow service members are showing up to provide comfort through their final days. Community Hospice & Palliative Care has built a powerful program connecting veteran volunteers with dying veterans who understand what they've been through.
Jenn Kristovensky spends just one hour each week visiting hospice patients, proving that small acts of presence can create profound comfort. Her volunteer work at WellSpan has become as meaningful for her as it is for those she serves.
Over 1,600 volunteers across England are bringing comfort to dying patients and discovering deeper meaning in their own lives. From hospice neighbors to hospital bedside companions, they're making sure no one faces their final days alone.