Autumn Hospice

05/08/2025

In this month's Empathy Times we salute all the nurses out there. Where would we be without you...best not to think about it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

04/16/2025

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day. In hospice care this is a big day; too often we push these conversations off until it's too late. This year we're promoting Shared Decion Making and a tool called BRAN. Let this post be the inspiration for a converstaion with someone you love. See our monthly news letter for more...

04/15/2025

Do you have a loved one in thier golden years? Bring yourself and them to this informative panel discussion, I promise you won't regret it!!!

03/28/2025

Having a loved one pass is never easy. So it is always extra special when a family reaches out to tell us how helpful we were.

03/13/2025

Kidney disease is a viable diagnosis for admission to hospice. Did you know , , , and
are major risk factors for ? If you have one
of these conditions, talk to your doctor about checking your kidney
health. NOTE: Globally, an estimated 1.2 to 1.3 million people die from chronic kidney disease (CKD) each year, with CKD deaths increasing by 41.5% between 1990 and 2017. Call Autumn Hospice for more information. 781-480-1445

03/11/2025

Happy Social Work Month to all the Social Workers out there making a difference. If you see a social worker this month, give'em a hug!!

02/24/2025

We are excited to announce that Autumn Hospice has made the second round of the awards! We would be so grateful for any vote that you can send our way! Our team works very hard to make sure that our patients, families, and elder care communities feel support during the end-of-life journey. Click the link in our bio to go vote!

02/14/2025

02/07/2025

February is heart health month. While fatal heart attacks are on the decline, deaths from cardiac disease continue as the NUMBER 1 CAUSE OF DEATH in the US. However, only a fraction of cardiac patients enroll in hospice toward the end of life. This issue of the empathy times paints a picture on how things can be better for this diagnosis.

01/29/2025

To those who celebrate, Happy Lunar New Year 2005 from Autumn Hospice 🎉🎉🎉

01/20/2025

Honoring MLK’s Legacy: A Call for Justice in End-of-Life Care

As we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy of justice, equity, and compassion, his words resonate profoundly: “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” These words challenge us to examine how we care for one another, especially at life’s most vulnerable moments.

End-of-life care is not just a medical journey; it is a deeply human experience that should be shaped by dignity, respect, and the values of the individual and their community. Yet, disparities persist. Communities of color and marginalized groups often face barriers to quality palliative and hospice care, ranging from systemic inequities to cultural and language gaps in healthcare systems.

To honor Dr. King’s dream, we must work to close these gaps and ensure every person has access to compassionate, culturally competent, and equitable end-of-life care. This means advocating for policies that expand access to care, educating communities about their rights and options, and training healthcare providers to listen, understand, and serve diverse needs.

In the spirit of Dr. King’s fight for equality, let us commit to building a healthcare system where justice and humanity prevail—even in life’s final chapter.

How can you contribute to this mission in your community? Let’s keep the dream alive.