- What is hospice care?
Hospice is not a "place" – it is a set of specialized services to help patients and families cope with terminal illness.
- If hospice is not a "place", where do patients receive hospice care?
Patients with a terminal illness can receive hospice care and services in the location that is most appropriate for them.
- How does hospice help families who are caring for their loved one at home?
Hospice care helps patients and families by providing a variety of services, including regular visits, consultants, pain management, emotional and spiritual support.
- How does hospice help care for patients who are living in a nursing home?
In a nursing home setting, hospice provides support to patients, families, and nursing home staff. This support includes much of the same attention afforded to patients at home.
- How is hospice care paid for?
Patients with a terminal illness usually do not have to pay for hospice care. Hospice costs are typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, The Veteran's Health Administration, and (in many cases) private insurance companies.
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