What is Hospice?
Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill (with a life expectancy of 6 months or less, if the illness runs its normal course) and their families.
Important facts about hospice:
The focus is on comfort (palliative care), not curing an illness.
Services typically include physical care, counseling, drugs, equipment, and supplies for terminal illness and related conditions.
A specially trained team of professionals and caregivers provide care for the “whole person,” including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Care is generally given in the home.
Family caregivers can get support.
Hospice isn’t only for people with cancer.