Synonyms for
Hospice
Definition
Hospice is a place where people who are dying can get care and support to help them live as comfortably as possible.
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Common collocations
- hospice care
- hospice patient
- hospice worker
- hospice nurse
- hospice services
- hospice facility
- hospice program
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Usage note
Hospice refers specifically to care for the terminally ill, focusing on comfort rather than cure. It is not a general term for any medical facility.
Example sentences
- My neighbor volunteers at the local hospice.
- The hospice nurses were so kind and helpful during my dad's final days.
- The hospice provided my grandpa with pain medication and emotional support.
- The hospice chaplain came to visit my mom and prayed with her.
- The hospice team helped my family through the grieving process after my sister died.
Quotes
"Hospice is not a place, but rather a philosophy of care. It's a philosophy of compassion, care, and support for people who are facing end of life." - Dr. Ira Byock
"Hospice is a doorway to a new chapter in life. It is a process of preparing oneself to leave loved ones behind." - Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
"Hospice is not giving up. It is accepting that you have done all you can do and it is time to turn the care over to those who can help." - Unknown