End-of-Life Care

Palliative and Hospice care are options for a person with a serious illness. Palliative and Hospice Care are different from one another. It is important that you know the difference to make a better decision for your loved one.

The goal of hospice is to give comfort and support to a terminally ill patient, their caregiver(s), and their family. Hospice focuses on quality of life and helps someone live his or her last days with a sense of control. Hospice programs support both the patient and family and include physical, emotional, and spiritual services.

If you have lost a loved one and would like to talk to someone, visit this page for a list of resources.