Palliative care and hospice care both focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life—but they serve different needs at different stages of illness. This guide explains how each type of care works, who qualifies, and how to access these services for yourself or a loved one.

August is National Make-a-Will Month — a reminder that creating a will isn’t just legal paperwork; it’s sacred, death-positive care for your loved ones. Whether you’re preparing for your own peaceful transition or supporting others through theirs, writing a will is a radical, loving act of clarity in a world that often avoids talking about death. Let this month be your invitation to begin.