Question: I just heard a very dear friend of mine has been “put on Hospice.” What does that mean? Will she have to stay in the hospital forever? Answer: First let me define ‘Hospice.’ This is taken ...

Hospice care teams provide people with comfortable care if they have a life-limiting illness. If a disease has no cure, hospice care becomes a care option. When people face the end of their lives, the ...

For some, simply hearing the word hospice sends terror into their hearts. In my work with hospice, I learned that there is a tremendous amount of misinformation and ...

The answer is yes, Medicare covers hospice, but you must qualify and use a Medicare-approved hospice provider. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...