We have a new Hospice, Palliative Care and Grief Support fact sheet that has end of life resources for people and their families/caregivers. We have info and resources for:

  • hospice care
  • palliative care
  • grief resources
  • resources for caring for people with IDD

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may need hospice, palliative care and grief support programs. Hospice is end of life care. Palliative care is care for people who have serious illnesses. Grief support is for people who have lost a family member or loved one.

Today, the average life span for people with Down Syndrome is 60 or higher. Hospice can be offered in group homes, shared living homes, and family homes, for example. Palliative care can be given in many home settings. Grief services can be in-person, online, or through calls/chats. Some agencies offer special programs for people with IDD.

We have Hospice, Palliative Care and Grief resources in our Disability info.org database.

Please check out our new info and resources.

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