National Alliance for Care at Home

Hospice & Palliative · South Dakota · Free

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. Hospice intake usually happens in 24-48 hours from the first call; teams visit at home and don't require a hospital stay. Hospice does not shorten life on average; some studies suggest it lengthens life slightly by reducing aggressive end-of-life treatment. No cost to older adults or the people helping...

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