Health Tip: Using Hospice

(HealthDay News) -- If you or a loved one has a terminal illness, you may be considering hospice care.

According to Healthguide.org, the following typical hospice services represent a compassionate approach to end-of-life care:

• Nursing care and physician services, including medication and symptom management.
• Social worker services to help the family deal with the situation and act as an advocate for the patient.
• Spiritual counseling.
• Home health aide and homemaker services.
• Physical, occupational and speech therapy.
• Bereavement support.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Jan. 16, 2007

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