Hospice FAQs

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Hospice FAQs - Your Questions Answered

What is Hospice Care?

Hospice care is medical care designed to provide comfort and support to individuals facing a terminal illness. This specialized form of care focuses on the patient's emotional, spiritual, and physical needs, while also supporting their families during this difficult time.

How does Hospice Care Work?

When a loved one is nearing the end of their life, it can be a difficult time for everyone involved. That's where hospice care comes in. Hospice care is a specialized type of medical care focused on providing comfort and support to those facing a serious illness or terminal disease. This care can occur in various settings, from the patient's home to a dedicated hospice center.

What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from serious or chronic illnesses. Unlike other forms of medical care, palliative care is typically provided by a team of healthcare professionals who work together to address a patient's physical symptoms and emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

This includes easing pain and other discomforts, managing medication, and helping patients and their families navigate difficult care and treatment decisions. Palliative care can be provided at any stage of an illness and is often used with other medical treatments.

What is the key difference between Hospice and Palliative care?

Hospice care is specifically for individuals who have a terminal illness and have been given a prognosis of six months or less to live. The focus is on providing comfort and maintaining quality of life during this time rather than treating or curing the illness.

Palliative care, on the other hand, is available to individuals with serious illnesses at any stage of the disease. The goal is to relieve symptoms and stress caused by the illness and improve the quality of life for both the patient and their family.
This includes easing pain and other discomforts, managing medication, and helping patients and their families navigate difficult care and treatment decisions. Palliative care can be provided at any stage of an illness and is often used with other medical treatments.

Who Qualifies for Hospice Care?

Generally, patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and are no longer seeking curative treatment may be eligible for hospice care. This could include those with cancer, heart disease, dementia, or other chronic conditions.

If you or a loved one are facing a serious illness, it may be worth exploring hospice care as a compassionate and supportive option.

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