Hospice:
A Collection of Resources

Hospice is a philosophy of care for terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice is more than a place; it is a concept of caring for patients who are nearing the end of their lives. Hospice helps individuals and their families prepare for death by responding to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

At the Library | On the Internet
Local Hospice Resources

At the Library

A Hospice Handbook
ed. Michael P. Hamilton, Helen F. Reid. [616/Ha]
A collection of essays written by leading figures in the hospice movement. Topics are divided into the needs of the dying, history of hospice, role of the chaplain, and organizing a hospice.

The Hospice Way of Death
by Paul M. DuBois. [616/DuB]
This book examines the components of hospice care, with detailed evaluation of current programs, and a discussion of the involvement of the National Cancer Institute.

The Hospice Alternative
by Anne Munley. [616/Mu]
The author shows how hospice is a unique alternative in the passage from life to death by describing the day-to-day world of those involved in hospice.

Hospice: A Caring Community
by Theodore H. Koff. [616/Ko]
The origins of hospice are discussed, as well as the important differences between hospice and traditional care.

A Guide to Dying at Home
by Deborah Duda [128.5/Du]
This book covers practical information, not only of physical care, but also mental and emotional support and the psychological and spiritual aspects of dying at home.
Also, check for periodical articles on Infotrac on the Flint Public Library web site or in the Periodicals Center, by using search terms such as hospice care, palliative treatment, end of life, or terminally ill persons.

On the Internet

Dying Well
http://www.dyingwell.com/
Dr. Ira Byock, hospice doctor, provides resources for patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses. Extensive lists of suggested readings and other web sites are included.

Hospice Foundation of America
http://www.hospicefoundation.org/
Information about hospice care, how to select and locate a hospice, and personal hospice stories are included in this site, as well as a listing of HFA's programs and publications, and links to other sites.

Hospice Web
http://www.hospiceweb.com
This site includes a good explanation of hospice, personal stories, links to other sites, how to find a hospice, and hospice FAQ's.

Hospice Net
http://www.hospicenet.org/
Hospice Net is an independent, nonprofit organization working exclusively through the Internet to provide information to patients and families. Subsections of the page include information for patients and for care givers, bereavement, news, and links to other sites. Also, hospice nurses, social workers, bereavement counselors and chaplains will answer questions by e-mail.

American Hospice Foundation
http://www.americanhospice.org/
The American Hospice Foundation aids programs that serve the needs of terminally ill and grieving individuals of all ages. While generally for the hospice professional, there is a link to their annual report which outlines hospice work being done on the national level.

Genesee County Hospice Resources

Community Home Health and Hospice - (810) 733-7250

Genesys Hospice Care - (810) 636-5000

Grancare - (231) 757-0042

Heartland Home Care, Inc. - (810) 732-4430

McLaren Hospice Service - (313) 667-0042

Samaritan Care Hospice - (248) 355-5705

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