Things you really need to know about hospice care

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Things you really need to know about Hospice Care

Hospice care is something that is related to “terminally ill” patients. And therefore, when it comes to take hospice care for your loved ones it seems that's it, it is the end. The term “Hospice care” brings a fear, anxiety, confusion and sadness. But, is that really true what we think about these services. Let us dig into deeper. •

Many people think that hospice is a place where people go, but thats not true. Hospice is a service which come to your home, in your private residence and sometimes at assisted living centers or hospitals if needed.

Hospice provide you a number of professional services. Hospices provide you the mandated routine time services and also extended hour services in some cases if needed. Which means a nurse will visit regularly, assess for changes and arrange for medicines and medical supplies as they are needed. Hospice care professionals are always there to answer our any type of queries on any topic. The big difference between the services provided in past and now is that, now doctors and professionals come to your home, but earlier you had to

visit the medical care centers or hospitals. They come to see you even on sundays.


There are no holidays or off days. Don't you feel alone now. Help is always there. You have to just make a phone call. Some Hospice Care Providers also provide the services like music therapy, massage therapy, aroma therapy, pet therapy and art therapy. Not just the •

medical help, but they are always their to lend you the emotional support that you need in bad time.

Most of us consider Hospice Care services when we feel like it is now end. But that is absolutely wrong. Don't do that with your loved ones. Take them to these service providers as soon as possible. Getting hospice care earlier reduces the family's stress, avoids burnout and guarantees an improved quality of life. Taking your loved one to a hospice care provider earlier means an improved life style for the patient and also it give you the enough strength and time to say final “Good Bye”.

It is true that 90% of americans, who are terminally ill, wants to die at home. But, in reality only 25 % dies at home. Rest of 75-80% dies in facilities. On the other hand, hospice patients almost always get their wish to die at home as


their families are well prepared and supported to care for •

them at home. Hospice patients rarely die in the hospital.

In the past, there are cases where conditions of some patients significantly improved and they got discharged from the hospitals. So, we can conclude from this experience that when we give love, care, affection and emotional support to a person, he/she can regain from worst situations.

Also hospice care mostly covered by your medical insurance so there would be no extra financial burden on you.

And, one thing that i would like to tell all our readers that it is a necessary service for patients. So, don't delay further if you have someone which is struggling with his medical condition.

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