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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Find a hospice in your area. Worth contacting when a doctor expects six months or less remaining; hospice is fully Medicare-covered at this point. Most hospice care happens at home with a visiting nurse, aide, social worker, and chaplain on a rotating schedule. Conversations about goals of care are most useful BEFORE crisis; The Conversation Project has free guides for starting them. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Education and resources for those facing end-of-life issues and grief. Relevant for any seriously ill senior whose symptoms (pain, breathlessness, anxiety) aren't being well-managed. Hospice intake usually happens in 24-48 hours from the first call; teams visit at home and don't require a hospital stay. Comfort care decisions are reversible — patients can leave and re-enter hospice as goals change. Open at no cost to Missouri seniors and the families supporting them.
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NHPCO consumer site with free state-specific advance directives and end-of-life planning info. Worth contacting when a doctor expects six months or less remaining; hospice is fully Medicare-covered at this point. 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. Open at no cost to Missouri seniors and the families supporting them.
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Public information from CAPC — what palliative care is and how to find it. For families weighing end-of-life care, comfort care, or quality-of-life-focused treatment alongside curative care. Most hospice care happens at home with a visiting nurse, aide, social worker, and chaplain on a rotating schedule. Conversations about goals of care are most useful BEFORE crisis; The Conversation Project has free guides for starting them. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or browse.
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CAPC — provider directory and resources to advance palliative care nationwide. 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. Hospice does not shorten life on average; some studies suggest it lengthens life slightly by reducing aggressive end-of-life treatment. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Nonprofit working to improve care, expand options, and empower everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. Relevant for any seriously ill senior whose symptoms (pain, breathlessness, anxiety) aren't being well-managed. Hospice intake usually happens in 24-48 hours from the first call; teams visit at home and don't require a hospital stay. Comfort care decisions are reversible — patients can leave and re-enter hospice as goals change. Free, confidential, and available to any Missouri resident who...
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Free Conversation Starter Kit to help families discuss wishes for end-of-life care. Useful when curative treatment is becoming harder than the disease — palliative care doesn't mean giving up. Inpatient hospice facilities (some standalone, some in nursing homes) offer 24/7 care when symptoms can't be managed at home. Bereavement support is a Medicare hospice benefit for 13 months after the patient's death — most families don't realize this. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.
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One of the largest hospice providers in the US, with locations across 14 states. A starting point for families navigating advance directives, DNR/DNI decisions, or what comfort care actually looks like at home. Medicare's hospice benefit covers nurse visits, medications, equipment, and 13 months of grief support for surviving family. Comfort care decisions are reversible — patients can leave and re-enter hospice as goals change. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.
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Hospice care provider with locations across many states. Now part of Gentiva. A starting point for families navigating advance directives, DNR/DNI decisions, or what comfort care actually looks like at home. Medicare's hospice benefit covers nurse visits, medications, equipment, and 13 months of grief support for surviving family. Comfort care decisions are reversible — patients can leave and re-enter hospice as goals change. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or browse.
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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. Hospice intake usually happens in 24-48 hours from the first call; teams visit at home and don't require a hospital stay. Bereavement support is a Medicare hospice benefit for 13 months after the patient's death — most families don't realize this. Free, confidential, and available to any Missouri resident who needs the...
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Merged NAHC + NHPCO — leading voice for home care and hospice providers. A starting point for families navigating advance directives, DNR/DNI decisions, or what comfort care actually looks like at home. Palliative care can start at any stage and works alongside oncology, cardiology, or other curative teams. Comfort care decisions are reversible — patients can leave and re-enter hospice as goals change. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.
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Free pop-up gatherings to talk about death — held worldwide, including in the US. A starting point for families navigating advance directives, DNR/DNI decisions, or what comfort care actually looks like at home. Most hospice care happens at home with a visiting nurse, aide, social worker, and chaplain on a rotating schedule. Conversations about goals of care are most useful BEFORE crisis; The Conversation Project has free guides for starting them. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.
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Find a Medicare-certified hospice in Missouri via Care Compare. Relevant for any seriously ill senior whose symptoms (pain, breathlessness, anxiety) aren't being well-managed. Inpatient hospice facilities (some standalone, some in nursing homes) offer 24/7 care when symptoms can't be managed at home. The CAPC palliative care directory lists hospital-based teams; most major medical centers now have one. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.
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Free state-specific advance directive forms for Missouri via CaringInfo. For families weighing end-of-life care, comfort care, or quality-of-life-focused treatment alongside curative care. Palliative care can start at any stage and works alongside oncology, cardiology, or other curative teams. The CAPC palliative care directory lists hospital-based teams; most major medical centers now have one. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or browse.
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