WHAT IS HOSPICE CARE?
A special way of caring for people. Considered to be the model for quality compassionate care at the end of life, hospice provides a team approach to expert medical care, pain management, emotional, and spiritual support, and expressly tailored to the person and their family’s needs and wishes. Hospice focuses on the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and the hope that our loved ones will receive the support to allow us to do so. The focus is on caring, not curing, and in many cases, care is provided in the person’s home. Hospice is also provided in hospice facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, and other long term care facilities. It is for all age groups, including children, adults, and elderly during their final stages of life.