Hospice care is a specialized form of medical treatment aimed at easing suffering and preserving a person's sense of dignity in the latter stages of life. When a doctor says you or a loved one has six months or fewer to live and you've opted to forgo curative therapies,you've made the proper decision. When you call a hospice agency,you're getting professional assistance as you approach the end of your life. Hospice care encompasses all aspects of the patient's life and the lives of their loved ones. A team of professionals,comprising a board-certified physician,healthcare professional,nurse,caseworker,spiritual support counselor,certified medical assistant,and volunteer,works together to improve the patient's physical,mental,and spiritual quality of life. A hospice center,nursing home,or assisted living facility can offer the care. Level of Hospice Care Medical challenges arise at every stage of our lives,and we look to specialists for advice a