226 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (81%).
r/hospice Traffic & Engagement r/hospice Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/hospice Most Active Times When r/hospice Is Most Active
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r/hospice Flair Performance r/hospice Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Caregiver support (advice welcome) | 32 (34.0%) | 7 |
| How long do we have? Timeline | 9 (9.6%) | 5 |
| Caregiver Support (no advice, just support) | 7 (7.4%) | 24 |
| hospice benefit question | 6 (6.4%) | 2 |
| Helpful Tip (question or advice) | 6 (6.4%) | 5 |
| Saying goodbye/Death post | 5 (5.3%) | 16 |
| Spirituality, Beliefs, Religion | 4 (4.3%) | 4 |
| Hallucination, delerium, and 💊 | 4 (4.3%) | 5 |
| Volunteer Question or Advice | 3 (3.2%) | 5 |
| Hospice/palliative care qualification | 3 (3.2%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/hospice Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hospice
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| hospice | 63 (27.9%) | 7 | 7 |
| end | 16 (7.1%) | 7 | 4 |
| care | 16 (7.1%) | 4 | 6 |
| dad | 14 (6.2%) | 6 | 4 |
| advice | 13 (5.8%) | 8 | 7 |
| life | 12 (5.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| home | 12 (5.3%) | 10 | 15 |
| dying | 10 (4.4%) | 8 | 8 |
| death | 10 (4.4%) | 2 | 3 |
r/hospice Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hospice
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/hospice Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hospice
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I Think I Freaked Out My Hospice Team On Accident
Do people just not get what Hospice is?
Near the End
I'm a palliative care physician. If you're caring for someone at home, ask me anything about managing symptoms.
Day 19 no food, day 14 no water
Mom just passed away tonight
I need to know if this is normal
I'm totally over it - have run out of compassion and only have anger left
The Last Prescription: Why the Dying Should Have Access to Any Relief They Choose
Home hospice, not what I was expecting
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Think I Freaked Out My Hospice Team On Accident | 67 | 27 | text | Jun 10 |
| Do people just not get what Hospice is? | 60 | 29 | text | Jun 8 |
| Near the End | 52 | 8 | text | Jun 22 |
| I'm a palliative care physician. If you're caring for someone at home, ask me anything about managing symptoms. | 41 | 48 | text | Jun 5 |
| Day 19 no food, day 14 no water | 40 | 35 | text | Jun 3 |
| Mom just passed away tonight | 37 | 16 | text | Jun 18 |
| I need to know if this is normal | 34 | 26 | text | Jun 1 |
| I'm totally over it - have run out of compassion and only have anger left | 34 | 12 | text | Jun 11 |
| The Last Prescription: Why the Dying Should Have Access to Any Relief They Choose | 33 | 5 | link | Jun 12 |
| Home hospice, not what I was expecting | 31 | 14 | text | Jun 19 |
r/hospice Audience Overlap r/hospice Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/hospice FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hospice
What's the best time to post on r/hospice?
Based on posting volume, r/hospice is most active on Mondays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/hospice?
r/hospice averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hospice get?
Posts on r/hospice average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hospice get most?
On r/hospice, most posts are text posts (81%)