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Palliative and Respite Care
Palliative (End-of-Life) Care
An interdisciplinary approach to care that focuses
on improving quality of life for patients with terminal
conditions at the end of their lives. Emphasis is placed on
comfort measures, pain management and symptom management
rather than aggressive, curative measures.
Respite Care
Care provided in an adult care or skilled nursing
facility for 30 days or less, designed to give caregivers a
rest while the elderly individual is cared for in an
appropriate environment.