Caregiving Challenges, Hospice

Hospice is not a death sentence and it is not giving up. Understanding hospice and its intentions can bring relief to you and your loved one.

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Caregiver Challenge: Hospice

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The term 'hospice' gets tossed around a lot (often incorrectly) and is almost always equated with death rather than life. A great many (misinformed) assumptions are made about hospice, and therefore many people - if not most, in fact - do not really know what it is or understand it.

Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans have coverage for hospice. Hospice is covered by Medicare Parts A, B, and C.

So... Hospice - What is it?

Also see our Guide on Caregiving Challenges, Palliative Care.

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