Hospice is a concept of caring derived from medieval times, signifying a place where travelers, pilgrims and the sick, wounded or dying could find rest and comfort. The present-day hospice offers a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice is primarily a concept of care, not a specific place of care.

Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment; quality rather than quantity of life. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided. The patient and family are both included in the care plan and emotional, spiritual and practical support is given based on the patient’s wishes and family’s needs.

Those involved in the process of dying have a variety of physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs. The nature of dying is so unique that the goal of the hospice team is to be sensitive and responsive to the special requirements of each individual and family.
Hospice Touch believes that every individual has the right to die free of pain. Hospice Touch services are available to patients of any age, ethnicity, religion or illness.