Hospice care focuses on the care of the seriously or terminally ill. This practice has expanded greatly in recent years because of the level of care provided in these institutions. It is not only medical care as such but also mental and spiritual ones.
Previously, the majority of ill patients were taken care of in their own homes which was a tremendous burden on their families. Moreover, their homes were most often not adapted to their specific care needs, thus the care was not optional.
Being in a hospice guarantees the patients much better care, meaning better access to professional health providers, doctors and nursing staff.
