Hospice Almost Always Comes Too Late. It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way.

Among Medicare patients who receive hospice, the median length of stay is 18 days. More than one in four enroll in the final week. Nearly half never receive hospice at…
Aug / 2026

Is It Too Late to Start Hospice?

The call often comes late. A family has just left the oncologist’s office having heard the words no one is ready for. The first question many ask us is some…
Aug / 2026

How Much Care is Too Much Care?

How much care is too much? Everyone’s answer is different—but understanding the balance between burden and benefit can help you make informed, compassionate decisions. This post explores how hospice offers…
Mar / 2025

Are All Hospices the Same?

Evaluating all hospice providers? Learn about Kindful’s commitment to quality care through CAHPS survey data showing top 10% performance nationally in 2024.…
Jan / 2025

Hospice and the Holidays

Discussing hospice care during the holidays can bring your family closer, ensuring your loved one is home, supported, and surrounded by love.…
Nov / 2024

The Power of Remembering

Generational Bonds and Shared Memories On October 28th, 2024 Kindful held memorial gatherings across the state of Texas to give a place and voice for the family members of those…
Oct / 2024

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