Which Care Program Is Right For You?

When you are facing a serious illness, your doctor and medical team may discuss a variety of care options with you.  Patients and their families often have difficulty understanding the differences between various programs.  Accredited Hospices of America has developed the following chart to provide a high level overview explaining the differences between each program.

Hospice care is provided to patients in the final months of their lives who are no longer pursuing curative treatments.  Palliative care is provided to patients with a serious illness who need help with symptom management but may also be pursuing curative treatments.  Home health care provides specific skilled care following a hospital stay, often to patients who are expected to recover from their illness or injury.