Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of six months or less.
4 Hidden Benefits of Hospice Care, Making the Final Months More Comfortable
"The underlying philosophy of hospice care is to help people maintain a comfortable and dignified quality of life while looking at their circumstances with clarity and complete caring, and it also takes into consideration their family members. The wide range of care is a plus for the whole family."
“The underlying philosophy of hospice care is to help people maintain a comfortable and dignified quality of life while looking at their circumstances with clarity and complete caring, and it also takes into consideration their family members. The wide range of care is a plus for the whole family.”
Misconceptions About Hospice Care: It’s About Quality of Life, Not Imminent Death
Many people continue to have misperceptions of hospice care; 40 percent in one survey believed its sole purpose is sedating patients nearing death.
Many people continue to have misperceptions of hospice care; 40 percent in one survey believed its sole purpose is sedating patients nearing death.