Hospice is a healthcare option for people of all ages who have a medical prognosis of 6 months or less to live due to a terminal illness, such as late-stage cancer, or a life-limiting injury, such as trauma from an accident. A large part of hospice treatment which focuses on relief from pain and other symptoms of serious illness. The hospice team also addresses a patient’s nonmedical needs, such as managing the stress of end-of-life decisionmaking. Hospice workers also help family members cope with their loved one’s dying and death.
Elderly caretakers assist individuals with daily activities -- such as bathing or dressing -- inside a client’s home or at an assisted-living facility.
A disabled caregiver is the person who takes primary responsibility for someone who cannot care fully for themselves. It may be a trained professional or another individual.