nytimes August 13, 2021 2:00am What I’ve Learned Over a Lifetime of Caring for the Dying #homehealthcare #hospicecare #nursinghomes #healthinsuranceandmanagedcare #deathanddying #news Opinion | What I’ve Learned Over a Lifetime of Caring for the Dying As a doctor who cares for the dying, I know that direct-care aides are invaluable to patients and their families. We need to honor the work they do.