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10 Great Sites for Hospice Care and Why

When someone you care for is approaching the last days of their life, you will want those remaining days to be as comfortable as possible. That is what hospice care is all about. Whether you are in that position now or simply want to be informed ahead of time, the following sites can provide plenty of information and answers to your questions.

  1. Hospicenet.orgThis site is filled with information. It allows you to search for hospice providers. It has information for patients and caregivers. It also has information regarding hospice for children and dealing with bereavement. An excellent non-profit site.
  2. Hospicefoundation.orgThis is the official site of the Hospice Foundation of America. In addition to providing resources for patients and caregivers, this site has resources, classes and training materials for hospice providers and clergy. You’ll find links to all things hospice on this site.
  3. Cancer.orgThis is the site for the American Cancer Society. Since cancer is one of most common reasons for the use of hospice care, the American Cancer Society provides plenty of helpful information regarding hospice. Information like how to choose a hospice provider, who pays for the cost of hospice and much more.
  4. Thehomecaredirectory.comThis site allows you to search for home care services by location, first by state and then by city. Once you receive the list of providers in your city, you are able to request information online from the providers. The site provides a very thorough request form that allows you to customize your information request to meet your specific situation.
  5. Mayoclinic.comThe well known Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota provides some great information on hospice care. The site has a very thorough listing of criteria you should be looking for in a hospice provider. The Clinic also provides information for those wishing to serve local hospice providers in a volunteer capacity.
  6. Webmd.comWebmd is a great site for any medical information and hospice is no exception. The sites starts with an overview that explains exactly what hospice is, who it is for and the general services to expect from hospice providers. That is just the beginning to the information to be found on this site. The hospice section continues with more detailed information under additional subtitles.
  7. caringinfo.orgThis is another non-profit site that provides resources for all different stages of life and care.  It has information for those simply wanting to prepare for the future, individuals in end of life situations, caregivers and even information for employer’s regarding ways they can be supportive of employees dealing with their own or a loved one’s final days of life.
  8. nhpco.orgThis is the site for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. There is plenty of information for everyone on this site but it appears to have some of the best resources for hospice providers. It includes links to education and conferences and current news regarding hospice care.
  9. nahc.orgThis is the official site of the National Association of Home Care and Hospice. This site is mainly focused on providing resources to hospice providers. It includes information regarding current legal issues, pending legislation and educational opportunities for hospice providers. It does also include information for consumers and media as well.
  10. Eldercare.govThis site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It provides assistance in finding services regarding care of the elderly in specific locations. These service listings include hospice care but also include several other services related to caring for the elderly that may be helpful in a hospice situation as well.

End of life situations are difficult for any family to deal with. Becoming informed about the resources available to you and your loved one can certainly ease some of the stress involved.

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