VITAS Healthcare

Hospice & Palliative · New York · Free

One of the largest hospice providers in the US, with locations across 14 states. 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. Open at no cost to New York seniors and the families...

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