Thankfully, I have not experienced this for myself, but I have observed it many times, twice in my own family. Of course, the only answer is, "It depends" . . . read more
Also, hospice offers robust support, even for patients residing at home. One of the things family members have frequently cited as a major benefit of hospice care is the "concierge function": the fact that hospice handles all the patient's needs, from organizing medical equipment to delivering medications to pain management to personal care. read more
When you say "in a hospice," you seem to be implying a physical setting such as a dedicated hospice residence. In the U.S., the vast majority of hospice care is delivered to patients in their homes, including nursing facilities and assisted living as well as private homes. read more
For example, if a patient is in hospice care and goes into remission -- a period of relief from the symptoms of an illness -- the hospice care can be stopped, only to be resumed again if the symptoms reoccur or the condition gets worse. read more