(BPT) – In the living room, a grandfather laughs and plays video games with his granddaughters. Later, he joins the rest of his family to say grace before enjoying a meal together. Moments of life lik
The Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care
About Hospice
Hospice is specialized medical care for individuals who have less than six months to live. Pain management and symptom relief are primary hospice care goals. Hospice care seeks to enable
What is Palliative Care?
Definition
Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. It is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stres
Palliative Care – What You Should Know
Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care that focuses on relief of the symptoms and stress of serious illness. The goal is to prevent and ease suffering and to improve q