Hospice Care Patient Resource Area

Many people who are close to death choose to remain at home in an alternative care setting called hospice. The decision to choose hospice care usually represents a desire to achieve death with dignity. Use the resources on this page to learn more about hospice care and find a hospice program in your area.

Compassionate Friends: Grief support after the death of a child
This website offers grief support after the death of a child; the Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization to provide support to bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings.

First State-by-State "Report Card" on Care for the Dying Finds Mediocre Care Nationwide
Provides information in End-of-life care and contains the report on "The Means to a Better End".

Growth House
Provides resources for patients with life-threatening illness and information on end of life care.

Hospice Net
This site provides links to many different hospice resources for patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Both hospice and palliative care information is provided, including information regarding advance directives.

The National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization Database
This database will assist you in finding a list of local hospices in a specified state served by NHPCO member hospices.