The best approach is to learn all you can about hospice and realize it is an affirmation of life designed to allow individuals to live their best quality of life until the end. Another point to remember is to accept that you need help. Hospice staff members lend support not only to the terminally ill but, their families and caregivers as well. This time can be very trying and to get the assistance of others who know and are trained in this form of health service will ease the responsibility. Assessing what is important is also a helpful exercise during this time. This assists the hospice team in developing the best plan of care for the individual and their family and prioritizes what is most needed. This time in a person's life also provides an opportunity to take care of unfinished business and say the things that should be said. This in never an easy process but, the lasting results will be of benefit to all.