Hospice Care
Planning for end-of-life care is one of the most important things you can do for yourself or your loved one. Understand how to prepare so you can be more present.
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Definition
Read up on basic terms, practices, conditions, and clinical definitions related to palliative and hospice care.
Management
Find resources around managing hospice care, and the kinds of support offered with end-of-life care.
Recovery
Get helpful information on recovery from conditions and symptoms that can be addressed while in hospice.
Related Conditions
Understand related conditions of terminal illness that may come up in hospice care, and how to provide comfort.
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Management
Hospice or Palliative Care: Management
Hospice is made up of a team of caregivers who specialize in end-of-life care. This team often includes healthcare providers, nurses, social workers, counselors, home health aides, and trained volunteers.
Management
Paying for Long-Term Care, Home Healthcare, and Hospice Care
The cost for long-term care and home healthcare services varies, depending on the type of care a person needs and for how long.
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Planning ahead in hospice
Whether you're a caregiver for someone in hospice, or entering into hospice care yourself, it's important to know who will be making major medical decisions and plans for your care — an advance directive is a vital step in ensuring that your, or a loved one's wishes are executed properly.
