What's the Differences Between Palliative Care and Hospice?

Many people have heard of hospice care but they mistakenly think that it’s just a way to help cancer patients be more comfortable at the end of their lives. Fewer people have heard of palliative care, and they may have no idea what it is. The truth is that hospice and palliative care are related but used for different reasons at different times, and everyone should be well-versed in what they offer. Here, we’ll clarify some points of confusion. View the slideshow on HealthCentral about the differences between palliative care and hospice: Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesAging-in-Place or Assisted Living: Which is best?How to respond when someone with Alzheimer’s repeats 'I Want To Go Home'Hospice Care Not About Not Giving Up; It's About Refocusing Priorities 
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