What is Hospice Care?

Considered the model for quality compassionate care

for people facing a life-limiting illness, hospice provides

expert medical care, pain management, and emotional

and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient's

needs and wishes. Support is provided to the patient's

loved ones as well.

Hospice focuses on caring, not curing. In most cases,

care is provided in the patient's home but may also be

provided in freestanding hospice centers, hospitals,

nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities.

Hospice services are available to patients with any

terminal illness or of any age, religion, or race.

Attached is the full report from NHPCO.