Dozens of people who are homeless die every year in Spain, often on the streets — and usually alone. But one small hospice program is trying to make a difference by connecting with homeless people and spending time with them, even at the very end of life.
In the age of the download single, The Antlers had an unlikely hit with their 2009 album Hospice. The storyline is about coming to terms with the death of a friend. But the music isn't what you'd expect – it's not morose and spare, it's big and lush.
In regards to the controversial end-of-life provisions in President Obama's health care plan, The Takeaway speaks with Laurel Coleman, a geriatrician and palliative care specialist, and Amity Shlaes, a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.