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What’s the Difference Between Hospice & Palliative Care?

American hospice service started with the Connecticut Hospice in March 1974. Today, there are over 2,884 Medicare-certified hospices, and an additional 200 volunteer hospices in the U.S., with as...Read entire article »

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Hospice: How Chaplains Help

Hospice patients and their family members have many wonderful services available to them under the auspices of hospice care. One of these services is spiritual counseling, provided by a...Read entire article »

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How to Choose a Hospice

Not all hospices are the same—and it’s important to know the patient and family have a choice when it comes to selecting one. While all hospices are required to...Read entire article »