What is palliative care?

According to the National Institute on Aging, Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure.

Patients in palliative care may receive medical care for their symptoms, or palliative care, along with treatment intended to cure their serious illness. Palliative care is meant to enhance a person’s current care by focusing on the quality of life for them and their family.