Descriptions:
Hospice concentrates on comfort care rather than curative care when symptoms of terminal illness or progressive disease become too difficult to treat. Hospice care is available to patients facing a limited life expectancy of approximately six month or less. Hospice provides medical care and pain management for the patient as well as emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. Hospice offers patient care in home settings, nursing homes, or residential (long-term) care facilities.