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How many family members or friends does it take to care for a patient at home until death?

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How many family members or friends does it take to care for a patient at home until death?

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There is no set number. Each patient’s needs are different. In the early stages of hospice care, it is usually not necessary for someone to be with the patient at all times, however, later in the illness more care may be needed.