American Hospice Foundation, Washington DC, USA

Patients with a terminal illness receive hospice care and services in the location that is most appropriate for them.

Making this decision will require open discussions with the patient, if he or she can participate in a discussion, but certainly within the family.

Read one family's story of receiving hospice care at home for a better picture of the experience of hospice care provided at home.

Hospice care at home is not always right for everyone. Hospice care at a location outside of the home may be more appropriate for you or your family member for several reasons.

Receiving hospice care is just one of several choices for people coping with a terminal illness.