Blog: Stories and Insights

by T. Christian Rollins, MBA, CFRE Chief Development Officer Samaritan Death and Taxes The saying goes that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes.  And on that crass yet clarifying tenet begins the many parallels between end-of-life … Continued

by T. Christian Rollins, MBA, CFRE Chief Development Officer Samaritan Warren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates have been joined by 139 billionaires, who have taken the “Giving Pledge,” to give away at least half of their wealth to charity.  … Continued

What are the end-of-life signs? What changes can you expect during the dying process? Learn about typical end-of-life changes and what to expect.

Learn important facts about hospice care. This article breaks down common hospice myths so you can understand the value of comfort care at the end of life.

Read about hospice volunteers, why people become a hospice volunteer, and the many benefits of giving the gift of time to an organization.

What are appropriate gift ideas for the terminally ill? See 10 great gift ideas for hospice patients, courtesy of Samaritan Hospice in South New Jersey.

Learn about what happens to your Facebook page after your death and the important preparation you should do to plan for your social media afterlife.

Read about the celebrities that died in 2017 and what they teach us about advance care planning and talking to your family about your healthcare wishes.

Learn about what your loved one can eat and drink at the end of life, get tips for when they don’t feel like eating and have a hard time swallowing.

Sometimes, severe pain or other symptoms require an advanced level of care that is more effectively provided during a short stay in an inpatient hospice facility.  If your loved ones’ needs intensify, the hospice team may recommend transferring him or her to the inpatient level of care.