what. is. hospice
What is Hospice? Hospice is specialized type of care for those facing a life-limiting illness, their families and their caregivers. Hospice care addresses the patientâs physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. Hospice care also helps the patientâs family caregivers. Hospice care takes place in the patientâs home or in a home-like setting. Hospice care concentrates on managing a patientâs pain and other symptoms so that the patient may live as comfortable as possible and make the most of the time that remains. Hospice care believes the quality of life to be as important as length of life