http://alivehospice.org/blog/2009/01/28/it-must-be-depressing/ Stories and commentary from Alive Hospice about compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement support. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://alivehospice.org/blog/2009/01/28/it-must-be-depressing/#comment-89 Pam Brown Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:32:42 +0000 http://alivehospice.org/blog/?p=426#comment-89 Alive Hospice recently cared for a friend of mine. The patient and family seemed much more relaxed and at peace while experiencing hospice care than in the weeks prior to receiving the service. You're right, the hospice experience wasn't depressing at all. On the contrary, my friend was comfortable, serene, and able to enjoy his family and friends. What's depressing about that? Alive Hospice recently cared for a friend of mine. The patient and family seemed much more relaxed and at peace while experiencing hospice care than in the weeks prior to receiving the service.
You’re right, the hospice experience wasn’t depressing at all. On the contrary, my friend was comfortable, serene, and able to enjoy his family and friends. What’s depressing about that?

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