When my husband, John, became palliative, we wanted to keep him at home. However, as his illness progressed it became clear that this would be far more difficult than we imagined so we chose hospice care, a decision we never regretted. The care he received 24/7 from first class medical staff, personal care workers and volunteers made John’s final weeks as contented as they could be in the circumstances. This lifted a great burden from our family, as the help we received at home could only cover a few hours per day. Since the hospice was a distance from home that presented me with a problem as I do not drive. Family and friends were wonderful in giving rides, but last winter’s weather made the drive difficult, even impossible, some days. I envied my sister in that the hospice where her husband was taken was only a few minutes away from home. A local hospice is a great blessing! – Gloria