A Time to Explore Hospice Facts

By Tana Villanueva, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare One of the comments we frequently hear at VITAS® Healthcare from our patients and their families is a very heartfelt sentiment that we hope to change through education: “I wish I had known about hospice sooner.” Hospice is a medical specialty supporting both patients and their families […]

5 Ways to Plan for the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One

By Tana Villanueva, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare Facing the holidays after the death of a loved one is difficult, especially the first few years. The bereavement experts at VITAS® Healthcare offer suggestions to help you and your family cope, enjoy time together, and honor a deceased loved one during the holidays. 1.  Ask each […]