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Home > Resources > Blog > Why Choose Home Hospice Sooner?

Home Hospice Care  |  May 17, 2023

Why Choose Home Hospice Sooner?

There are many misconceptions about hospice, which can lead to a delay in starting benefits. What patients may not realize, though, is that they’re likely missing out on more in-home care, at a time when they need it most.

What is in-home hospice care?

Hospice is a program of care and support for individuals when a cure is no longer likely, or the patient has chosen not to pursue aggressive curative treatment. The focus is on the patient’s quality of life. Hospice cares for the patient wherever they call home, as well as assists their caregivers.

Why should eligible patients choose hospice services sooner rather than later?

Most patients are eligible to receive 180 days of care, yet more than half of patients only get 18 days of care. Choosing in-home hospice services sooner adds benefits for patients and those who care for them.

Doesn’t hospice mean patients get less care?

Definitely not! When navigating life-limiting illness, patients need MORE care and support. The hospice benefit is designed so that patients can focus on the people and things that matter most to them.

The goals of hospice care are all about MORE.

  • More quality of life
  • More focus on personal goals
  • More normal activities
  • More support for patients and their families
  • More physical and emotional support
  • More symptom and pain management
  • More resources, supplies and equipment
  • More counseling and respite services
  • More care wherever patients call home

Is hospice giving up?

Choosing hospice is not giving up. It is instead a shift in the goals of care toward quality of life and adding more support. Choosing hospice sooner means more time to fully utilize the benefits patients deserve.

How do I learn more about hospice for my loved one?

Contact us for more information about hospice care and other Elara Caring services.

 

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