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How Hospice Supports Families

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Family caregivers also learn how to provide direct personal care support in ways that are safe and comfortable for both the loved one and the family caregiver. Hospice aides can help with hands-on tasks such as bathing, dressing, and skin care. Bereavement Services. This includes what to expect and what to do.

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

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Those who elect Hospice care are no longer seeking curative treatment, and do not wish to go to endless appointments. Instead they choose to receive compassionate care in their own home. Whether home is a private residence, a long term facility, a personal care home etc, the Hospice team travels to the patient.