RIGHT AT HOME
When Should Hospice Care Start?
Hospice care is often recommended for people who are living with a terminal illness and are in the final stages of the disease. The purpose of hospice care is to improve the quality of life and ensure that the patient is as comfortable as possible.
When Should Hospice Care Start?
Family caregivers are often confused about when to start hospice. When is the right time?
A patient should start hospice care when it becomes increasingly difficult to cure or control the illness. Your primary care physician or a specialized hospice doctor should recommend hospice care to you.
Who Qualifies for Hospice Care?
The patient must meet the following criteria to qualify or hospice care.
- Has less than 6 months to live
- Is not seeing improvement in health even after curative treatment
- Wants to improve quality of life
- Decides to stop curative treatments and start comfort treatment
Where can You Receive Hospice Care?
A patient can receive hospice care at one of the following places.
- In the hospital
- At home
- At a specialized hospice center
- At an extended care facility
In a majority of cases, the patient opt for home hospice care!
Our mission is to provide the best services for your life better.
The Inspiration Hospice team is thorough professional, everyone is so kind and they helped us get answers to our questions.
Words are inadequate to describe how much I appreciate what they did to help my father pass away peacefully. Words cannot express our thanks for all the care they provided.
Worth recommending!!!
– Jason Eric, Salt Lake City
At Inspiration Hospice Nobody is alone!
At Inspiration Hospice, we have a team of trained and expert nurses, doctors, counselors, chaplains, volunteers, and aides, just a phone call away. This gives families peace of mind knowing we are always there to help.
Inspiration Hospice helps the patients and the families receive the best possible care! To learn more about our hospice services, call (385) 247-2020!
Inspiration Hospice provides reliable and quality hospice services for patients who have been diagnosed with 6 months or less to live
The earlier you enrol with Hospice care, the better. There are a lot more treatment options available to make the experience better for the patient and the families during this difficult time.
Get in touch with our care navigation specialist at Inspiration Hospice to get your specific questions answered. Call (385) 247-2020 Today!
