End of Life Care

The end of a loved one's life brings up complicated questions. Learning about options can help.

By preparing for tough decisions ahead of time, families put themselves in better position to maintain their own well-being while caring for a terminally ill loved one.

Common questions include whether and when to move a loved one to a hospice or other facility (or back home), as well as how long to continue life-sustaining care. 

 

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Hospice

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Referring to an approach to end-of-life care rather than a type of facility, hospice focuses on meeting the physical and emotional needs of the terminally ill and their families.
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Palliative Care

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Palliative care aims to provide the terminally ill with the highest level of physical and spiritual comfort while helping family members learn to cope with their impending loss.
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Tip

Make sure you understand the costs in using a hospice service beforehand.