Questions about hospice and palliative care:

• How do I select a hospice program?
• How did hospice care begin in America?
• What is hospice care?
• How does hospice care work?
• How do I go about choosing a hospice?
• Where can I find a hospice program?
• How do I communicate my end-of-life wishes?
• Does Medicare offer a hospice benefit?

We Can Help

For more information on advanced care planning, contact Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont.

External Resources

• Medicare.gov: the official U.S. government site for Medicare
• Medicare.gov: Find a Hospice in Your Area
• Medicare.gov: Compare Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
• Hospice Foundation of America
• Institute for Healthcare Improvement – National Healthcare Decision Day
  • National Healthcare Decisions Day exists to inspire, educate & empower the public & providers about the importance of advance care planning. National Healthcare Decisions Day is an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be.
• The Conversation Project
• Five Wishes
• Aging With Dignity
• The Carolinas Center
• We Honor Veterans