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Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with serious illnesses like cancer, congestive heart failure, Alzheimer’s and so on. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care physicians are trained to help people manage their physical and social-emotional needs.