What is Hospice?
Hospice is a field of medicine that provides palliative care for those facing a life-limiting illness, their families and their caregivers. Although our country has done much to support end-of-life care and to educate others on available services, there is still much work to be done and financial support from non-governmental entities is more important than ever.
Important facts about Hospice you might not know:
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Hospice is not a place; it is high-quality care that focuses on comfort and quality of life.
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Research shows that the majority of Americans would prefer to be at home at the end of life. Hospice makes this possible for most people.
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Hospice provides quality-of-life support not only for the patient, but also for family members and other caregivers.
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Research shows that people on Hospice services can live longer, with a higher quality of life, than those with a similar diagnosis who do not opt for Hospice care.