When medical care cannot offer a cure, hospice provides patients and their families comfort, care and support. Hospice is not a place, but rather a philosophy of care that focuses on treating the person and not the disease. It neither hastens nor postpones death, but rather affirms each day, enhancing quality of life for the person coping with a life-limiting illness. " The evening my mother was a
dmitted to Hospice, I was apprehensive and nervous. They showed me such compassion and care that I knew my mother would be in good hands.They were generous with their time, explaining everything to me so I knew that not only would my mother's needs be met, but mine would be as well. I felt assured that I could contact them personally if necessary and I left with a feeling of calm, confident that my mother was in good hands. -Georgia M.