Resource library
Guidance for the parts of this that nobody prepares you for
A growing library of plain-language guides written for families and caregivers, not for clinicians. Every guide opens with the short version, then explains what to expect, what to ask, and what to do next, with its sources and the month it was last revised.
14 guides · 7 topics · Revised November 2026
Topic
What you need
4 guides match this view
First steps
4 guides
Preparing for hospice9 min read
The Hospice Comfort Kit, Explained
This guide explains the hospice comfort kit, including what emergency medications are for, why you track them, and how to keep these medications safe at home.
Communication6 min read
Talking With a Loved One About Hospice
How to raise the subject without triggering fear, what to say when they refuse to discuss it, and how to handle disagreement in the family.
Choosing care6 min read
How to Choose a Hospice Provider: Questions Worth Asking
What to compare between hospices, which answers signal a well-run program, and the promises nobody can honestly make.
Preparing for hospice7 min read
How to Prepare for Hospice: A Practical Checklist
What to gather, what to set up at home, and what to ask before care begins, so the first week is calmer than it would be otherwise.
How these are written
These guides draw on published guidance from Medicare, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Institute on Aging. Each one lists its sources and the month it was last revised. They are general education, not medical advice, and they do not describe what a particular provider offers. New guides are added regularly, and corrections are welcome.
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