Rosalynn Carter, who is 96, announced on Friday that she has entered hospice care at her home in Georgia. The former first lady and former President Jimmy Carter, 99, are now spending time with each ...

As the health care open enrollment season is upon us, it’s an ideal time to discuss end-of-life issues with our aging loved ones and explore plans that best meet their needs. Though discussing ...

In light of the news about former President Jimmy Carter receiving hospice care, some might wonder what that entails. Dr. Helen Gordon, director of palliative care at the University of Maryland St.

It has been one year since Jimmy Carter entered hospice, which often is for patients facing incurable diseases. Contrary to popular belief,... Death is a part of life, but decisions surrounding death ...

What's it like working as a hospice nurse? We asked an expert. (Image via Getty Images) Not many people would expect that working in hospice care would be a joyful experience. When Kath Murray tells ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. Learning about services that Medicare covers, and their cost, ...

Death is a part of life, but decisions surrounding death often can be difficult. Hospice, which is for patients who are in the last phases of their incurable disease, is one option. Every year, about ...