Definition
In senior care, Grief counseling refers to professional bereavement support; hospice provides 13 months.
These decisions are deeply personal and should align with the person's values, prognosis, and comfort. Clinicians, hospice teams, and spiritual advisors can help families understand options without rushing choices.
Medicare hospice benefit rules, advance directives, and POLST forms interact — keep documents accessible to EMS, hospitals, and chosen agents.