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Does choosing hospice mean you’re giving up?

May 15, 2026 0:29

Learn how hospice care can bring comfort, support, and meaningful time together.

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Some people worry that choosing hospice means giving up or that it might somehow speed up the dying process. But, the truth is that hospice doesn’t hasten death.

Hospice team member Taylor Spencer shares how studies show that people receiving hospice care often live on average 25% longer than those who don’t. Hospice isn’t about giving up. It’s about choosing more comfort, more support, and often more time.

At Hospice of the Piedmont, we’re here to help you understand your care options no matter where you are in your health journey.

Video Transcript

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Some people worry that choosing hospice means giving up or that it might somehow speed up the dying process.

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But the truth is, hospice doesn’t hasten death.

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Studies show that those receiving hospice care live on average 25% longer than those who don’t.

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Some people need us for days, while others for months, and even some for years.

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Hospice isn’t about giving up.

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It’s about choosing more comfort, more support, and often more time.

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At Hospice of the Piedmont, we’re here to help you.

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Call us today to learn more.

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