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Hospice & End-of-Life Care — Resource Guide
Curated by Michael Fox Insurance
Printed June 18, 2026
Hospice & end-of-life resource hub
The final chapter deserves comfort, dignity, and presence — for the patient and the family.
Hospice and palliative care can transform the end-of-life experience for everyone involved. This page gathers the most trusted hospice locators, palliative care resources, advance directives, grief support, and caregiver help in one place.
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Helplines and direct support
Free, confidential, and staffed by trained specialists. You don't need to know what to ask — just reach out.
NHPCO HelpLine
800-658-8898National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization — find providers and answers.
Visit websiteCaringInfo (Multilingual)
888-275-4772Free advance directives for every state and end-of-life guidance.
Visit websiteEldercare Locator
800-677-1116Federal directory connecting older adults to local hospice and home care services.
Visit website988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988Free, confidential 24/7 emotional support for grief, anticipatory loss, and crisis.
Visit websiteCompassionate Friends (Grieving Parents)
877-969-0010Support for families who have lost a child of any age.
Visit websiteTrusted national organizations
Where to learn, connect, and get guidance
NHPCO (National Hospice & Palliative Care Org)
The nation's leading hospice and palliative care nonprofit.
Open resourceGet Palliative Care
Find palliative care providers and learn how it differs from hospice.
Open resourceCaringInfo
Free advance directives, planning guides, and end-of-life education.
Open resourceHospice Foundation of America
Education, grief programs, and family resources.
Open resourceCenter to Advance Palliative Care
Authoritative information about palliative care nationwide.
Open resourceThe Conversation Project
Free starter kits to help families talk about end-of-life wishes.
Open resourceFind hospice & palliative care
Locate providers in your area
Most hospice care is provided in the home. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance fully cover hospice for eligible patients.
Find a Hospice (NHPCO)
Search the national hospice provider directory.
Open resourceFind Palliative Care
Locate palliative care programs at hospitals and clinics.
Open resourceMedicare Hospice Compare
Compare quality ratings of hospices in your area.
Open resourceVA Hospice & Palliative Care
Hospice services for veterans through the VA system.
Open resourceDoula-Trained End-of-Life Companions (NEDA)
Find a death doula to support the patient and family.
Open resourceAdvance directives & planning
Document your wishes — and your loved one's
Five Wishes Advance Directive
The most widely used living will in America — covers medical, personal, emotional, and spiritual wishes.
Open resourceFree State-Specific Advance Directives (CaringInfo)
Free downloadable forms for all 50 states.
Open resourcePOLST National Resources
Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment — for seriously ill patients.
Open resourceThe Conversation Project Starter Kits
Free guides to help families have meaningful end-of-life conversations.
Open resourceFinancial assistance & benefits
Help with costs and what insurance covers
Medicare Hospice Benefit
Hospice is fully covered for eligible Medicare beneficiaries.
Open resourceMedicaid Hospice Coverage
Most state Medicaid programs cover hospice services.
Open resourcePatient Advocate Foundation
Case management and copay relief for serious illness.
Open resourceFuneral Consumer Alliance
Nonprofit consumer education on funeral and burial costs.
Open resourceLong-term care planning with Michael
Plan ahead so your family has options — at home, in assisted living, or with hospice.
Open resourceGrief & bereavement support
Help for those left behind
GriefShare
Faith-based grief support groups in thousands of locations.
Open resourceWhat's Your Grief
Free articles, tools, and online community for grievers.
Open resourceCompassionate Friends
For families who have lost a child of any age.
Open resourceModern Loss
Honest, modern conversation about grief and life after loss.
Open resourceSoaring Spirits (Widowed Support)
Peer-based support for widows and widowers of all ages.
Open resourceDougy Center (Children & Teens)
Grief support for children, teens, young adults, and their families.
Open resourceCaregiver support
Help for the people doing the caring
Caregiver Action Network
Help Desk (855-227-3640), peer forums, and toolkits for family caregivers.
Open resourceFamily Caregiver Alliance
State-by-state services finder and online support groups.
Open resourceWell Spouse Association
Support specifically for spouses & partners of the seriously ill.
Open resourceARCH National Respite Network
Find local respite providers so you can take a break.
Open resourceLocal & community help
Find services in your neighborhood
Planning ahead
Decisions that protect your family
End-of-life is the most important time to have your medical, legal, and financial documents in order. Plan early — before a crisis.
Five Wishes Advance Directive
The most widely used living will in America.
Open resourceNAELA — Find an Elder Law Attorney
Powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and asset protection planning.
Open resourceLong-term care planning with Michael
Hybrid LTC, traditional LTC, and annuity-with-care options that fit your situation.
Open resourceShare this with someone you love.
A diagnosis can feel isolating and overwhelming — but you can be the light in someone else's darkest moment. If you know a family walking through Hospice & End-of-Life Care, forward this page. One small act of sharing can connect them to the hotlines, specialists, and community that help carry the weight.
A note from Michael
You don't have to face Hospice & End-of-Life Care alone.
I built this hub because watching my own family navigate a serious diagnosis showed me how hard it is to find trustworthy help when you need it most. If something here eases the load — even a little — it's worth it.
When you're ready to talk about protecting your family financially, I'm here — no pressure, no cost.
Informational only — not medical, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional. In an emergency, call 911.