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The Washington Home has curated resources from across the industry to provide you with a central source for information on older adult health and end-of-life care.

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Hospice Is Often Misunderstood: What Is It, and Who Is It For?
Many of us neglect end-of-life preparations until we’re forced to make difficult decisions in the moment. How can hospice care fit into that planning?
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Hospice: Care and Comfort for the Patient and Caregiver
What does hospice entail? Is it something you and your family might consider during end-of-life care?
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Coalition for Compassionate Care of California
The Coalition for Compassionate Care of California (CCCC) promotes high-quality, compassionate care for everyone who is seriously ill or nearing the end of life.
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Hospice Foundation of America
HFA is a trusted source of information on end of life, hospice care and grief. Throughout this site you will find information about living with advanced life-limiting illness, options for care and helpful resources for caregivers.
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Stages of Hospice Care
When hospice is called in well before the end of life, the stages of care can be broken down — but remember that every patient is different, with different needs and a different pathway.
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Grandfolk
Strive to deliver quality guidance during key senior transitions related to lifestyle, products, and services.
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CaringInfo
CaringInfo, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, provides free resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis.
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
NHPCO works to expand access to a proven person-centered model for healthcare—one that provides patients and their loved ones with comfort, peace, and dignity during life’s most intimate and vulnerable experiences.
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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care
IAHPC serve as a global platform to inspire, inform and empower individuals, governments and organizations to increase access and optimize the practice of palliative care.