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Health Matters: Television for Life

When Do You Choose Hospice Care

Clip: Season 15 Episode 1503 | 2m 2s

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Faced with a terminal illness some families turn to hospice, which focuses on caring not curing. In most cases, it’s provided in a patient’s home. Geradette‎ Sage of Spokane turned to hospice to care for her husband with A.L.S., a decision she says made all the difference.

Aired: 11/11/17 | Rating: NR

Production funding provided by Providence Inland Northwest Washington

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