So Your Parents Are Old WTF is Hospice with Ann Neumann
Nov 11, 2025
Ann Neumann, author and hospice volunteer, shares her profound insights into end-of-life care. She discusses how hospice is about comfort and dignity, breaking down the misconceptions around it. Ann reflects on her personal journey caring for her father and becoming a volunteer. She highlights the importance of pain management and quality of life in hospice, as well as the historical context of its development. With touching stories and practical advice, she encourages a new perspective on death and the beauty of caring for one another.
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Hospice Is A Care Program Not A Place
- Hospice is a program of care, not a place you send someone to die.
- It provides pain management, volunteers, and support to preserve dignity for the dying and their families.
Volunteer Path Sparked By Personal Caregiving
- Ann Neumann became a hospice volunteer after quitting her job to care for her father and needing to understand what happened.
- She completed short training and started visiting patients to learn hospice work firsthand.
Opt Into Hospice With Doctor And Patient Consent
- Enter hospice when you and your doctor agree that you likely have six months or less to live.
- Both patient understanding and physician acknowledgement are needed to opt into hospice care.
