Selecting a Hospice

Hospice care, unlike home health care, provides treatment to manage pain and symptoms associated with a terminal illness. In addition, hospice care gives support- emotionally, spiritually, and socially to the patient and the family. The goal of hospice is to provide comfort and care, not “cure” the illness or disease, like home health care. Types of hospice care services provided depend on the patient’s needs and preferences. Explore the many services available: nursing care, medical social services, physician services, spiritual services, home care aide or homemaker services, 24-hour care or on-call care, hospice patient care, volunteer care, physical, occupational, and / or speech therapy, respite care, and bereavement support.