"When you think of hospice facilities, you might not conjure up the most pleasant images. But that doesn't change the fact that they have become an extremely important part of our healthcare system. For those of us who aren’t familiar with it, hospice is a type of care for terminally or chronically ill patients who are nearing the end of their lives. Hospice and palliative care programs focus on comfort, rather than treatment or cure, and they offer emotional and spiritual support for loved ones..."