How did hospice organization originate?

The hospice movement can trace its roots back to the 4th century, when the first hospitals or hospices were founded by the Catholic church mainly for the care of poor travelers. In the middle Ages, numerous religious and secular institutions provided end-of-life care for the sick, injured, and dying, and many such hospices were attached to monasteries. It was not until the 19th century that new interest was sparked by several social and religious leaders, including:

- Florence Nighingale founded a "Home for Dying Paupers" in London, England, known for its peaceful and dignified environment.

- Marie Curie, a physicist and chemist who pioneered research on radioactivity, and founded the first radium institute, also advocated for compassionate end-of-life care.

- Cicely Saunders, a British physician, and social worker is widely recognized as one of the founders of the modern hospice movement. Her approach to providing terminal care focused on a holistic and compassionate model that emphasized pain relief, emotional support, and dignity for the dying.