Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

If you or a loved one has a terminal illness, it may be time for hospice care, a type of palliative care that focuses on making you as comfortable as possible in your final phase of life.

Hospice care teams provide people with comfortable care if they have a life-limiting illness. If a disease has no cure, hospice care becomes a care option. When people face the end of their lives, the ...

Hospice care is a multilevel end-of-life care system that aims to manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for someone with a terminal illness. There are four levels of hospice care, each ...

Each month, we bring you an article from Emmanuel Hospice, which has been recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan and in the nation. The article below was ...

Tamrah Harris is a registered nurse and certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. She is the founder and CEO of Harris Health and Wellness Communications. She has ...

Jimmy Carter spent nearly two years in hospice care before his death. Hospice care is viewed by many people as end-of-life care to help those who need it spend the final weeks or months of life in ...

Former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday in his hometown of Plains, Ga., had defied expectations since entering hospice care at his home in February 2023. Although homages began to roll in ...

The answer is yes, Medicare covers hospice, but you must qualify and use a Medicare-approved hospice provider. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...