Since 1960, an inverted yield curveâone with higher short-term rates than long-term ratesâhas preceded all five recessions. So how does an inverted yield curve signal a coming recession? Although term premiums do change over time, most of the day-to-day movement in the yield curve reflects changes in market expectations of future short-term interest rates. A steepening yield curveâthat is, one with an increasing spread between long- and short-term ratesâusually implies an expectation of higher short-term rates in the future.
1 Hospice care is for people with cancer that cannot be cured who are expected to live six months or less. 2  It is high-quality, compassionate care that focuses on relieving symptoms and helping patients and families cope with death and dying.
Hospice care is typically provided in the patient's home but some patients might receive temporary inpatient care at a hospice facility. In addition, hospice care does not provide 24-hour, round the clock nursing care, so family members, hired caregivers or nursing home staff might provide caregiving services. In contrast to traditional palliative care, hospice care is appropriate when there is a life expectancy of six months or less.