We understand that choosing hospice care can bring up a lot of questions. Below are answers to some of the most common ones we hear from families. If you still have questions, we’re just a call away.
Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals facing a life-limiting illness. At Comforting Hands Hospice, we provide medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to each patient's needs.
Hospice care is appropriate when a physician determines that a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its natural course. If your loved one is experiencing increased hospital visits or symptom management challenges, it may be time to consider hospice.
Hospice is not about giving up. It's about improving the quality of life in the time that remains. Many patients and families tell us they wish they had started hospice sooner to take advantage of the support and comfort it provides.
While both focus on comfort, palliative care can be provided at any stage of illness, even during curative treatment. Hospice care, on the other hand, is specifically for individuals who are no longer pursuing curative treatments and have a prognosis of six months or less.
Hospice is not a physical place, it's a type of care. At Comforting Hands Hospice, we provide care wherever the patient calls home, including private residences, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities.
