Death need not be painful nor a lonely experience. Knowing what Singapore’s eight hospices can offer, and that hospice is a philosophy of care more than a specific place of care is vital.

If it’s palliative care, should it be in a day care centre, a hospital ward, an in-patient hospice or even at home? What type of hospice care does the patient need, how to manage pain, where to find doctors, nurses, counselors and therapists are topics you can discuss, with answers we seek to provide.

Especially for caregivers, here are some coping strategies, care planning, do’s and don’ts, tips on feeding at the end of life, are most helpful. To find out more, click on the links or download pdfs.