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The mention alone of the term "hospice" can be sensitive. End-of-life issues can be difficult to approach for many. However, a better understanding of hospice might ease some of the pain often associated with the end of life. Nearly 45% of all deaths in the United States occurred while under the care of hospice, according to the 2012 census study of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). With the increased use of hospice services, it is important to understand the basics of hospice care.
Hospice is a specialized form of care for those individuals facing lifelimiting illnesses. Hospice utilizes an eclectic approach that encompasses the person's physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs that are unique to the end of one's life. Hospice can also provide support to those who love the person who is dying, prior to the death and even afterwards.
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