What Are the Most Common Fears Families Have About Hospice?

Kris Carter

Published on: 20/10/2026

Families fear hospice means giving up, hastening death, or making the wrong choice. Kris Carter walks through eight common hospice fears and what is actually true, so families in Utah can feel a little less afraid.

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Home Health vs. Hospice: What's the Difference, and How Do You Know When It's Time?

Kris Carter

Published on: 13/10/2026

Home health helps people recover at home; hospice focuses on comfort for a terminal illness. Kris Carter shares her father's story and explains the difference, Medicare coverage, and when to ask about hospice.

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What Are the Benefits of Starting Hospice Earlier?

Kris Carter

Published on: 06/10/2026

Starting hospice earlier gives patients and families more time for care, support, and choices. Kris Carter shares what her family learned — and why waiting for a crisis costs so much.

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The Nurse People Call When It Matters Most: How Wendi Snell Brings Hospice Care to Life at Aspire

Kris Carter

Published on: 05/05/2026

She's been the caregiver, the daughter, and the expert. Wendi Snell knows hospice from every angle,

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