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When Should Hospice Care Start?
Hospice care is offered to patients who are suffering from a terminal illness. The patients who no longer want to opt for curative treatment often choose hospice care.
Often hospice care is advised to people who have a life expectancy of less than 6 months. However, it is often seen that hospice care is not started soon enough. Some people resist hospice care thinking they are giving up on life. But it must be remembered that choosing hospice care does not mean you are giving up on life. You can choose to stop hospice care and go into active curative treatment options whenever you want.
Signs It May Be Time For Hospice Care
Here are a few signs that it may be time for hospice care.
- Recurring infection
- Frequent hospitalization
- Loss of bowel movement
- Restlessness
- A rapid decline in health
- Loss of appetite
- Changes in body temperature
- Uncontrolled pain
- Inability to perform daily tasks
Hospice care is designed to help the patient and his family live the remaining days to the fullest while improving the life quality.
While there is no set timeline when to start hospice care, you should not wait too long.
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We want to sincerely thank the team for their kindness, love and dedication in caring for our Mother. You have helped make this experience one full of peace and comfort. Mother’s passing will always be remembered as a sacred experience.
– Amelia
Choose the Best Hospice Service Provider
Physicians Choice Home Health and Hospice services are always FREE, and we are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Don’t wait for the last minute to enroll with hospice, because the earlier you enroll the better. Hospice care makes life easier for you and your caregivers.
Have hospice-related questions?
Get in touch with our care navigators at Physicians Choice Home Health and Hospice and get your queries answered. Call (702) 605-7504 for more details!
