As you prepare for gatherings with family and friends this holiday season, it might be a good time to ask the tough questions.

Katie McIntyre with HCI Care Services says though it can be difficult to bring up because not everyone understands the benefits involved with services like hospice, providers can actually help alleviate stress.

“We tend to see nationally, admissions decline during the holiday and it should really be the opposite because with hospice we talk about the six month benefit and it could very well be the last holiday that the family has together and we could help make it a special one for everyone” says McIntyre.

November was National Hospice Month, and we’ve included a link to more information HERE.