It also can enhance a patient's quality of life and give the family caregivers a rest.
Home care can range from trained nursing help to assistance with household chores.
Hospitals and private companies offer home care, as well. Hospice services help terminally ill patients and their families keep personal dignity and enhance the quality of life as they cope with the dying process. Hospice services may be available at a hospital or long-term care center. For more information, contact a health care professional. Use of the information and materials on this server is subject to the terms and conditions contained on the Legal Information page.