Hospice Care When you hear that a loved one has an illness that is considered terminal, it’s shocking and sad. Some of us go into a form of denial, hoping that it’s not true. Some aren’t quite sure what to do. Although most of us have heard of Hospice Care, some may avoid calling on hospice thinking that, if they do, it means that they’re giving up. But, in reality, Hospice Care is the kindest thing that we can offer to loved ones that are diagnosed with a terminal illness. And the sooner it is started, the better. Patients in Hospice Care are more likely to have their pain controlled and they’re less likely to have to undergo countless doctor office visits and medical tests 18
that they don’t need. Hospice Care comes to you. With Hospice Care trained nurses work with a team that includes a doctor, social worker, counselor, home health aid and trained volunteers that all work together to meet physical, emotional and, if desired, spiritual needs. Hospice Care nurses are on-call 24/7 to make emergency visits or to answer questions. It provides pain & symptom management and also medical care that includes medical supplies, equipment and medications. It is extremely helpful for caretakers and family members, too, because they know that they’re not in it alone. In addition to medical support offered for the patient, hospice also offers
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