Hospice care is one of the most misunderstood healthcare services, yet it can provide invaluable support for patients and families during some of life's most challenging moments.

In this episode of Aging Starts Now, host Dana Hentschel, Outreach Coordinator with Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, sits down with Erin Keogh Rankin, Elder Care Coordinator and End-of-Life Doula, to explore what hospice care really is, who may benefit from it, and how families can make informed decisions when the time comes.

Together, they discuss:

• The difference between hospice and palliative care

• Who qualifies for hospice services

• When hospice may — and may not — be the right choice

• The services, support, equipment, and supplies hospice provides

• The role of the hospice care team

• Support available for family caregivers

• Medicare, Medicaid, insurance coverage, and potential costs

• What it means to revoke hospice care and when that may occur

• How to evaluate and compare hospice providers

• Important questions to ask before choosing a hospice company

Whether you're planning ahead, caring for a loved one, or simply want to better understand your options, this episode offers practical guidance and compassionate insight into a topic every family should know.

To learn more about elder law, long-term care planning, caregiving resources, and aging-related topics, visit Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning.

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