A Look at Hospice Services Hospice care is for people of all ages who have terminal illnesses for which curative treatment is no longer sought. Patients receive care in a setting that best suits their needs.
Home is the usual care setting.
A family member or friend assumes the role of primary caregiver. He or she receives support from hospice personnel. An inpatient facility may be a free-standing, independent facility or it may be based out of a hospital or nursing home . They may be used if the patient needs medical attention that can t be given at home. Hospice funding may come from grants , contributions from private foundations, local government funds and individual contributions .