What is hospice care? 6 myths about this end-of-life option

(By Diba Mohtasham for NPR)

Death is a part of life, but decisions surrounding death often can be difficult. Hospice, which is for patients who are in the last phases of their incurable disease, is one option. Every year, about 1.7 million Medicare recipients receive this type of specialized health care. Continue reading here…

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