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A Lifetime of Adventure, A Peaceful Ending

When Liz realized her parents needed an extra layer of support in managing their healthcare, she discovered palliative care - and how valuable an asset it can be to families.

Engaging Hospice Early Enables Patient to Fulfill Wish to Die at Home

Dana-Farber oncologist/researcher Barrett Rollins, MD, explains why hospice care is so vital for patients with advanced disease based on his personal experience caring for his wife, Jane Weeks, MD.

Care Dimensions Hospice House

The Care Dimensions Hospice House is located in Lincoln, on the Waltham line. It offers a private home-like setting for patients who need complex pain and symptom management.

Till Death Do Us Part

Mary and Alphonse Gokas were inseparable, including during their last days at Kaplan House, where they held hands one last time.

Care Dimensions Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program Gives Back

WWII veteran Tom Pendergast says becoming a hospice volunteer visiting fellow veterans has been very rewarding and has "brought me back to life" after losing his wife.

Pediatric Hospice Allowed Baby Jordan to Live His Life to the Fullest

Jenna and Paul Clapp made the hard decision to opt for hospice care for their infant son, Jordan.

Supporting Patients with Special Needs

Music therapy helps Kat Flynn express herself and provides stress release and comfort while on hospice care.

Family of Pediatric Patient Gets Support When It Was Needed Most

Care Dimensions helped Lisa and Rob DeRosier care for their daughter Ava who was born with Trisomy 18, a life-threatening genetic condition.

Jewish Hospice Program Cares for Patients and Families

After losing his wife Sandy to cancer, Barry Kahn participated in Care Dimensions' Grieving Loss in a Jewish Way program. “It was extremely helpful to process the Jewish aspect of grieving.”