Advance Care Planning

By Dr. Nick Joseph, SVP, Complete Care Division At Empath Health, we believe every drop matters. Across home health, hospice, and other supportive services, hydration—though often overlooked—can profoundly shape a... Continue Reading

When Keosha Simmons makes a presentation about the importance of advance care planning, it’s far from an academic exercise. The Empath Health Community Partnership Specialist speaks from experience. Simmons was the... Continue Reading

Having end-of-life conversations with your family, loved ones and healthcare providers can be uncomfortable. You may feel like your physicians are giving up hope for a cure or imposing unwanted treatment or... Continue Reading

Talking with loved ones about the end of life is not a conversation most people want to have. It can be a difficult discussion, but it is one that is increasing in importance. A serious accident, injury or, as we are... Continue Reading

Here is part two of our Q&A with Mary Waechter, MD, a Suncoast Hospice physician at our Care Center Mid-Pinellas. She discusses care options, decisions and goals of patients and families, the comfort of volunteer... Continue Reading