My mother has CHF and we have been living and taking care of her for 8 months. The CHF clinic has recommended hospice, but mom thinks we are trying to "get rid of her." We had hospice for my dad and my mother-in-law, who lived with us until she passed, and I am aware of the good that hospice can do. How do I tell my mother that it's time for hospice?
But in regards to this question, hospice can also provide palliative care. It's not always end of life care. Tell mom it's to help her and make her more comfortable.