Hospices are specialized healthcare facilities that provide end-of-life care and support to patients with terminal illnesses. The primary goal of hospices is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by managing pain and other symptoms, providing emotional and spiritual support, and offering counseling and other services. Hospices typically offer a range of services, including medical care, nursing care, social work, counseling, and spiritual care. Hospice care can be provided in a variety of settings, including in the patient's home, in a hospice facility, or in a hospital.