hospice

Hospicepatients.org - Hospice Patients Alliance

A hospice differs from a hospital as it only offers palliative care. Palliative care is designed to help reduce the severity of the symptoms of a disease or illness rather than halting or finding a cure for the ailment. The aim of a hospice is to relieve the suffering and increase the quality of lif...   read more

Nhpco.org - Compassionate Care At The End Of Life

If you or someone you love is facing the end of life, this website offers the information support and services that may help during this difficult time. Nhpco.org is the website of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) the largest nonprofit membership organization representin...   read more

NAHC.org - Home Care And Hospice

This online site provides plenty of information related to this organization. The National Association for Home Care and Hospice represents the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices and home care aide organizations. The site includes a detailed description of the NAHC, their mission...   read more

Caringinfo.org - Hospice Care In The USA

Hospice care or palliative care, as it is also know as, is the kind of health care is usually provided to the terminally ill or very elderly to help them through the last few months of their lives. Supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation of New Jersey, Caring Connections is a national consum...   read more

Hospicenet.org - United Kingdom Hospice Information

Hospice care is any form of medical care or treatment that concentrates on reducing the severity of disease symptoms, rather than halting or delaying progression of the disease itself or providing a cure. The goal is to prevent and relieve suffering and to improve quality of life for people facing s...   read more