Hospice & Palliative Care: Know Your Options

If you’re caring for an aging relative or coping with a serious illness, a healthcare provider might one day ask you to consider palliative care or hospice services. This can be confusing as many patients and families aren’t aware that there are palliative care options that aren’t hospice. It also can be scary to hear these words, as they often are associated with end-of-life care. However, connecting with the right services at the right time is key for patient quality of life and caregiver support.