Hospice is an International Movement with a specific philosophy of care; it is not a building. The Hospice philosophy accepts death as the final stage of life. Hospice affirms life and does not hasten or postpone death. Hospice care is available to all terminally ill patients, not just cancer sufferers. Hospice care is available to all who seek help at no charge, regardless of their age, race, religion or financial circumstances. The goal of Hospice is to enable patients to continue an alert pain free life and to manage other symptoms so that their last days may be spent with dignity and quality, surrounded by their loved ones.
