By waiting too long to learn about hospice care, people end up spending difficult days in the hospital or ER and opportunities to be with loved ones at home are lost. Other options are available.

For those who are facing grief after the death of a loved one, the holidays may instead be a time filled with pain and sadness. Bereavement counselors stress the importance of giving oneself permission to do what feels right for them.

It surprises many Americans to learn that every day 1,800 veterans die. These fellow Americans have made profound sacrifices in defense of freedom, and they deserve our heartfelt thanks and appreciation not just on Veterans Day but every day.