Further resources on hospice care, palliative care, grief, and end-of-life care can be found on these websites:
A resource for both patients and caregivers to make informed decisions about all aspects of navigating a serious illness.
caringinfo.org
The Conversation Project is a free resource to help people share their wishes for care. It has guides and workbooks to help you decide what your care wishes are, how to ensure they are honored, and how to talk to your healthcare provider, friends, and family about your wishes.
theconversationproject.org
This free resource does a great job explaining what palliative care is, how it’s different from hospice care, and how you might benefit from it.
getpalliativecare.org
Whether you are grieving, or supporting someone who is, Whats Your Grief provides free educational resources, informative blog articles, and ways to connect with others.
whatsyourgrief.com
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