What is Hospice Care and Why Is It Important?

There is a lot of confusion about what hospice care is and who it is for. Many people think hospice care is only utilized when someone is near death. This false assumption is one that many in the hospice industry are working to overcome. In truth, hospice care is a specialized type of care that is patient-focused and driven by a desire to produce the highest quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses.