What is Hospice?
In contrast to palliative care, hospice is appropriate only when curative treatments are no longer working and/or no longer desired. Services covered under hospice are carried out by an interdisciplinary team.
Does Choosing Hospice Care Mean I'm Giving Up Hope?
A frequently asked question about hospice care: Does choosing hospice care mean giving up?
A frequently asked question about hospice care: Does choosing hospice care mean giving up?
Hospice Myths
Despite recent growths in hospice awareness, access, and utilization, myths about hospice are still prevalent in our culture.
Despite recent growths in hospice awareness, access, and utilization, myths about hospice are still prevalent in our culture.
What is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is similar to palliative care in that the goals are to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. In contrast to palliative care, however, hospice is appropriate when there is a life expectancy of six months or less. When curative treatments are no longer working and/or a patient no longer desires to continue them, hospice becomes the care of choice.
Hospice care is similar to palliative care in that the goals are to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. In contrast to palliative care, however, hospice is appropriate when there is a life expectancy of six months or less. When curative treatments are no longer working and/or a patient no longer desires to continue them, hospice becomes the care of choice.
Finding Hospice Care in Your Area
Tips on finding hospice care in your area.
Tips on finding hospice care in your area.