There was no hospice program then and very little support.
Hospice programs also provide services to support a patient's family.
You may need to identify hospice programs in your area.
Many hospice programs will research your medical coverage for you.
There are now about 2,000 hospice programs, nearly 200 of them providing support for children.
A few years ago, his only other option would probably have been a hospice program.
Hospice programs also provide services to support the needs of your family, friends, and other caregivers.
A hospice program will provide guidance about what can be expected.
But one Government study found that the average stay in the hospice program for nursing home patients was 166 days.
At some point, the doctor may recommend a hospice program.