Do you support hospice care?

Areas covered by these training programs often include understanding hospice, confidentiality, working with families, listening skills, signs and symptoms of approaching death, loss and grief and bereavement support. read more

If you qualify for hospice care, you and your family will work with your hospice team to set up a plan of care that meets your needs. For more specific information on a hospice plan of care, call your national or state hospice organization. read more

Hospice care assures you and your family that you are not alone and can get help at any time. Respite care For patients being cared for at home, some hospice services offer respite care to allow friends and family some time away from caregiving. read more

You want relief from pain, shortness of breath, and other symptoms so that you can focus on the people and things you care about the most. That's when hospice, or end-of-life care, may help. Some people might think using hospice means they're giving up. Others may worry that they won’t get the medical care they need. read more