Hospice helps patients make most of time left

Gabrielle Jansen / The Outlook IChasity Abram, of Ivy Creek Hospital, talks about hospice care.

Many people think hospice is only for those who are in their final days but one local healthcare group said it is about improving the quality of life for patients and making the most of the time they have left.  

Chasity Abram and Heidi Smith from Ivy Creek Healthcare spoke about the hospital’s home health and hospice services Thursday at the Dadeville Kiwanis Club.