Palliative care and hospice care both focus on the comfort, care, and quality of life of individuals with a serious illness. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care that is provided in the final months or weeks of life. Although these two forms of care are similar, they can differ as to when and where care is received, and which treatment options are available. Contact us to learn more about these two types of care to determine which may be most appropriate for you or a loved one.