The Benefits of Choosing Hospice Earlier
Hospice is not a crisis service for just the last few days of life. It is a program designed to care for the patient and family during the last months of life. An earlier hospice admission allows both patient and family to receive the full benefit of hospice services. Additionally, when pain and other symptoms are effectively controlled, people not only feel better, they have the potential to live a better and more meaningful life.
The benefits of choosing hospice earlier include:
For the Patient
Compassion and dignity with an individualized comfort care plan
Clinical excellence for pain and symptom management where you live
Decreased stress levels to positively affect quality of life
Comprehensive care that incorporates mind, body, and spirit
Reduction in unnecessary re-admissions to hospital / ER visits
Help with focusing on and developing personal goals before death
Preparation and coordination of advance directives
Reduced stress of traveling back and forth to hospital
For the Patient and Family
More control of the situation
Emotional and spiritual support for grief and counseling
Have closure with everyone together
Become knowledgeable and comfortable with the dying process
Achieve peace with pending death
Expert assistance and time to prepare for personal and financial matters
Save on expenses for medication, equipment, and supplies related to the terminal condition
For the Family
Able to observe their loved one in a more comfortable state during a difficult time
Opportunity to improve the quality of life of their loved one for the time that remains
Learn to assist in caring for their loved one
Develop relationship with a bereavement counselor earlier during a difficult time
Best Concierge Nurse Case Management can help you and your loved ones navigate the hospice options. Reach out today for a complimentary 30 minute consultation
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