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.
How does hospice care begin? Typically, hospice care starts as soon as a formal request or a âreferralâ is made by the patientâs doctor. Often a hospice program representative will make an effort to visit the patient within 48 hours of that referral, providing the visit meets the needs and schedule of the patient and family/primary caregiver.