Hospice Action Network

Hospice & Palliative · Illinois · Free

Advocacy arm of NHPCO advancing hospice and palliative care policy. Relevant for any seriously ill senior whose symptoms (pain, breathlessness, anxiety) aren't being well-managed. Most hospice care happens at home with a visiting nurse, aide, social worker, and chaplain on a rotating schedule. The CAPC palliative care directory lists hospital-based teams; most major medical centers now have one. Free, confidential, and available to any Illinois resident who needs the information.

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