Providence Hospice of Seattle patient Jack Warren with wife Lorraine and hospice chaplain Greg Malone. Jack started receiving hospice care in January 2011 and is still receiving care. As a veteran he also is receiving special services for veterans. Photo by Cynthia Flash.

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The Truth About Hospice

The common misconception about hospice is that it's where people go to die. That's far from the truth. Hospice isn't a “place,” but rather a healthcare service offered wherever a patient resides. And people can get that service well before they are on their death bed.