Tag: Hospice Week

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Hospice Week 2026: 4 Reasons palliative care matters now more than ever

For some, the word ‘hospice’ brings to mind an ending. But for thousands of South African families, hospice means comfort, dignity and time. Also see: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Ensuring the safety of the elderly Hospice Week runs from 4–10 May 2026, and this year’s theme is simple: Palliative care is everyone’s business. With cancer […]

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HEALTH

Hospice Week : Understanding palliative care and its importance

When we think of hospice or palliative care, many imagine cold hospital rooms and silent corridors, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Hospice Week, observed annually in South Africa in early May, shines a light on the compassionate, deeply human support offered to those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Palliative care isn’t […]

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