It neither hastens nor postpones death, but affirms life, emphasizing quality, not length. Hospice empowers patients to live with dignity, alert and pain-free, while involving families and loved ones in giving care. Hospice provides medical, psychosocial, social, spiritual and volunteer services. The hospice is staffed by an interdisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, social workers , counselors, chaplains , volunteers and pharmacists.
Bereavement care is also available.
The hospice is covered by Medicare and most Medicaid and private insurance programs. This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.