I’m a geriatric and hospice nurse. I don’t do kids because I can’t be emotionally available. I can say unequivocally it is the most fulfilling rewarding area of nursing. Dying is a part of living and being able to walk patients home is a privilege

As an individual with several life limiting illnesses, I can personally attest to the value and importance of palliative care, otherwise known as symptom management. I recieve palliative care on an outpatient basis, and plan on continuing to work on maintaining my best quality of life for as long as possible. I am very thankful to my primary care team who are very helpful.

I’m not afraid of dying. I’m afraid of being in pain dying.

Im british just to let you know healthcare is not free in the uk the nhs is funded by contributions from wages but because everyone is on it its cheaper as its cost is spread over millions of people the poor pays less the rich pay more it averages out it about £137 per head per month much cheaper than the us but nothing is free also hospice is not like this all over the uk it depends where you are the nhs used to be fantastic now not so good

These people are literal angels on earth. I know firsthand, and I am so grateful. We could not have made it through my mother-in-law’s passing without them.

American here, and my dad had hospice in our home and they were beyond awesome. We were blessed that he was able to pass at home surrounded by his family. Those hospice people are angels on earth💕💕

I am a RN to that has worked in oncology, palliative care for over 20 years. By the end the only things that count are kindness, compassion and the simple fact that you are there. Done be fooled though many many of us that work or volunteer in hospice or palliative care have PTSD. You think you are strong and can handle the pain and suffering but you can’t. At some point your brain gives you a overload warning and if you don’t take actions immediately you will develop, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, burnout .. While the work we do can’t be measured please all of you remember to take care of yourselves. Don’t stay in this care for years at a time, get psychological help, counseling. Talk to a professional, find ways to release your experiences, the pictures that you can’t get out of your head. We all are human and humans aren’t made out to watch one person die after another. It does something to your soul and it’s not good. Love you all!

One of the most fulfilling things I've done was spend five years of my life volunteering to take my dog to see hospice patients. My dog is retired now but I hope to resume that work with another dog in the future

I recently lost my fiancee and he spent a week on hospice. Unfortunately it was in the hospital but they were absolutely amazing. This is amazing!! I am so respectful and in awe of these people. At 35 years old and after my experience I am actually now truly feeling a calling to go back to school and become a hospice nurse. Having that time with my fiancee helped me, watching these videos helps me. It brings me comfort. Everyone including his mother and sister essentially left me to deal with everything. They never saw him in ICU, Hospice and he was cremated as they couldnt bear to see him. His elderly grandmothers came to see him but i was the one who was by his side 24/7 for 14 days. I never thought i could handle something like that. It makes me want to go on and help others through what I have been through.

It takes a special person to work in the Hospice environment...i could not do it because i would be dwelling 24/7 on my own mortality and emotionally could not take it.

I'm a fairly good guy, but then I watch stuff like this and realise these people are on another level. Not just the volunteers and staff but the ill people too. Their characters are so amazing.

I used to volunteer in st Roccos hospice in the uk, made drinks for patients and visitors, served food, helped patients with meals, cleaned, it was special and rewarding

My grandma passed away last November 28 due to stage 4 breast cancer and multiple organ failure. Its really hard for us to transition from medical to hospice care but they assured us she passed away pain free and peacefully. Up until now I cant accept it and still crying this is our first holiday without her 😢. I would like to thank the hospice staffs who assisted her even though after 2 days she passed away. By the way she passed away at the age of 100 😢.

My dad passed in a hospice in Atlanta. Was my first experience with one. Those kind people were invaluable. I gave them a large donation as they were non-profit. That hospice made such a difference and it had a profound effect on me.

Hospice workers are actual angels on the earth. Their work is so important.

I’m a hospice nurse and a death doula. We need this in the USA.

Im chronically ill with many life limiting illnesses ..

God bless Hospice and all areas of hospice. The team that helped my daddy and his family at the end were true angels. It was a horrific time made better by this group!!❤

Like most, if not all, European countries our healthcare is paid through our taxes.

This job isn't for everyone. I don't think I could do something like this. Major props to the people who do this. You are true heroes.