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Topic Index - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care

Detailed information on home health, hospice, and elder care, including types of provides, paying for care, and choosing a provider

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Hospice Care Overview

Hospice care usually involves relieving symptoms and providing psychological and social support for the person and their family. The goal of hospice care is to provide the terminally ill patient peace, comfort, and dignity.

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Elder Care

Life expectancy in the U.S. has increased in recent years. This has created a fairly new and growing area of healthcare and provider services, known as elder care. Elder care covers a wide variety of issues. Read on to learn more.

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What Is Hospice?

Hospice provides comfort and support to people who are nearing the end of life. Hospice programs support both the person and their family. They include physical, emotional, and spiritual services. Read on to learn more.