Hospice and palliative care both focus on comfort and quality of life, but they are not the same. Understanding the key differences in timing, treatment goals, and eligibility can help families make informed decisions about the right type of care for their loved one.
Hospice vs Palliative Care
Published on March 4, 2026, Updated on April 3, 2026 in the Resource Category
What Is Hospice Care?
Published on March 3, 2026, Updated on March 4, 2026 in the Resource Category
Hospice care is specialized medical care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for people facing a serious illness. Instead of pursuing curative treatment, hospice shifts the focus to symptom management, emotional support, and meaningful time with loved ones. Understanding what hospice care truly is can help families make informed and confident decisions.
Why National Healthcare Decisions Day Matters — and What You Can Do Today
Published on April 16, 2025, Updated on April 16, 2025 in the Resource Category
Posted by Bristol Hospice | April 16 Every year on April 16, we recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD)—a day dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering individuals to take charge of their healthcare wishes before a crisis happens. At Bristol Hospice, we walk alongside patients and families during some of life’s most sacred moments. And […]
I Have a Terminal Diagnosis – How Do I Spend My Last Days At Home?
Published on June 27, 2024, Updated on January 6, 2025 in the Hospice Category, Resource Category
A life-limiting diagnosis is not easy to digest – for yourself or for the friends and family who surround you. Suddenly, you are thrust into a season that you have never experienced before; you are now faced with decisions and challenges centered around transitioning from life into death. For some, hospice care is an easy […]