Hospice care focuses on palliative care or 'comfort care' to ensure a high quality of life for terminally ill. It typically is recommended for those with a diagnosis of fewer than six months to live, and may be an option to consider if you or a loved one has a terminal illness or condition.
The Mayo Clinic provides an article on the End of Life that provides information about palliative and hospice services, who can benefit from it, how it works, and how to select a program for you and your loved one.
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