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Signs a patient may benefit from hospice care

Frequent Hospitalizations or Emergency Room Visits

Home hospice care can be a transformative addition for patients who have had frequent trips to the hospital or emergency room, offering significant benefits not only for the patients themselves but also for their caregivers and families.

Improved Quality of Life

For caregivers and families, our caring team offers professional support, relief from the physical and emotional demands of caregiving, and the opportunity to spend meaningful time together. This integrated approach to care not only improves the quality of life for patients but also supports and uplifts those who care for them.

  • Comfort and Familiarity: Home hospice care allows patients to receive medical care in a familiar and comfortable environment. Being at home can provide a sense of normalcy and peace during a challenging time.
  • Personalized Care: The personalized approach to care ensures that care plans align with the patients’ goals and priorities, focusing on quality of life rather than aggressive treatments.
  • Reduced Hospital Visits: Frequent trips to the hospital can be physically exhausting and emotionally draining. Home hospice care can manage symptoms at home, potentially reducing the need for repeated hospital visits and emergency room trips.
  • Pain and Symptom Management: Hospice care teams are skilled in managing pain and other symptoms effectively, leading to improved comfort and a better overall quality of life for patients and minimizing the discomfort that might otherwise lead to hospitalizations.
  • Support and Relief: Home hospice care provides professional support and respite, allowing caregivers to take breaks and attend to their own well-being.
  • Training and Guidance: Hospice care providers offer guidance on how to care for the patient at home which helps caregivers feel more confident and capable in managing the patient’s needs, reducing feelings of uncertainty and stress.
  • Emotional Support: The hospice team not only provides medical care but also emotional and psychological support to caregivers. This can include counseling, support groups and just being a compassionate presence to help navigate the emotional challenges of caregiving.

Provider Resources

We can help support your patients wherever they are in their health care journey. Check out our hospice provider resources.

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