Who can refer someone to hospice care?(1) When should someone be referred to hospice care?(2) Why should someone use hospice care?(3) Where is hospice care provided?(4) Who pays for hospice care?(5) home(6)

Why should someone use hospice care?

Simply put hospice care helps make each day better, both for the terminally ill and for their loved ones and caregivers. The end of life can be a challenging experience, unlike anything previously experienced. Having a hospice team to answer questions, and help prepare for and navigate the coming changes makes a tremendously positive difference. Hospice care helps maximize quality of life by keeping pain and symptoms under control, and addressing the social, spiritual, and medical issues that commonly come up at the end of life. Additionally, hospice care can add a measure of convenience by having medications and equipment delivered to the home, offering support from hospice volunteers, and being available by phone 24 hours a day.