hospice

n. a special hospital or home where people who are dying are cared for comfortably.

n. a specialized facility providing palliative care for terminally ill patients, focusing on quality of life rather than curative treatment.

“The family decided to move their grandfather to a hospice where he could be more comfortable.”

“The local hospice provides a serene environment for patients in their final weeks, offering both medical support and emotional counseling.”

n. the type of medical care that focuses on reducing pain for people who cannot be cured.

n. the provision of palliative care and psychological support for the terminally ill, often delivered at the patient's residence.

“She chose to receive hospice care at home so she could be with her cats.”

“Hospice emphasizes pain management and dignity, typically refraining from extraordinary measures to prolong life when a recovery is no longer possible.”

Technical

n. a place where travelers or poor people could stay in the past, often run by monks.

n. a lodging for pilgrims, travelers, or the destitute, traditionally maintained by a religious order.

“The monks at the mountain pass ran a small hospice for tired travelers.”

“The medieval hospice served as a vital sanctuary for pilgrims crossing the Alps during the winter months.”

Archaic