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  • Differences Between Hospice Care for Children and Adults
    This brief article outlines the different patient, family, and caregiver issues involved in hospice care for children. details...
    Children's Hospice International
    FAQ - About Hospice Care
    This online fact sheet provides a general overview about hospice and hospice services for the consumer. The document describes hospices and hospice care and answers your questions about the advantage details...
    American Hospital Association
    Find a Provider: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
    Locate hospice and palliative care programs and professionals for the terminally ill and their families within the United States. details...
    National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
    Growth House, Inc
    An online resource directory of end of life resources that include palliative care, hospice care, bereavement and other related topics. Special features are links to "best of the net" sites (over 100) details...
    Nonprofit/Professional Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
    Home Care and Hospice State Associations
    This web site presents contact information for home care and hospice associations for each state. Includes complete mailing address, phone and fax numbers, and internet addresses where available. Sele details...
    National Association for Home Care & Hospice
    HomeCare/Hospice Agency Locator
    Search this comprehensive database of over 22,500 home care and/or hospice providers to get a list of agencies in you area of the country. You may make your selection using the city, state or the fir details...
    National Association for Home Care & Hospice
    Hospice
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet lists organizations that provide hospice care; it also discusses insurance coverage. details...
    Cancer Information Service, National Cancer Institute
    Hospice Consumer Information
    A list of general information publications about hospice for consumers, available online and in print. Ordering information given. details...
    Hospice Association of America
    Medicaid Hospice Services
    Hospice services assist people who are terminally ill. Eligibility, living options for Medicaid recipients, services covered only by Medicaid, and reimbursement are explained. details...
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), formerly the Health Care Financing Administration

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