Hospice care focuses on a person’s quality of life as they near the end of their life. Hospice treats the person and the symptoms of disease, rather than the disease itself. A team of health care professionals work together to manage symptoms, distress, and spiritual issues. Hospice care is family-centered and includes the person with the disease and their loved ones in making decisions and planning care.
Hospice care can be started when a person’s disease can no longer be controlled and they are expected to live no more than 6 months. Hospice can help make a person’s quality of life the best possible during their last few months, weeks, or days.
Don’t be afraid to ask your care team if you or a loved one would like to know more about hospice. It is important for you to know all of your options.
