FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES
Most families don't come to hospice feeling prepared.
Our team will talk with you about what you're seeing, explain how hospice works and help you determine what the next step might be.
Is it too soon?
Does my loved one qualify?
Will we have to change doctors?
Can they stay at home?
What happens if their pain gets worse?
Will Medicare pay for this?
What happens in the middle of the night?
These are normal questions, and you don't need to know the answers before you call.
A CONVERSATION CAN HELP
Every situation is different, but a conversation about hospice may be helpful if you are noticing:
You do not have to wait for a physician to bring up hospice first.
Patients and families can ask questions, request information and begin the conversation themselves.
More frequent hospitalizations or emergency room visits
Increasing pain or symptoms that are difficult to control
Significant decline in strength, mobility or ability to complete daily activities
Increasing need for help from caregivers
Changes in eating, sleeping or communication
Progression of a serious or life-limiting illness
Treatments that are no longer working or are creating more burden than benefit
A desire to focus on comfort and quality of life
A CONVERSATION IS A PLACE TO START
You make one call. We help you navigate the rest.
Tell us what's happening and what concerns you most.
We'll ask some questions, explain hospice care and help determine whether an evaluation may be appropriate.
If hospice is the right next step, we'll work with the patient's physicians and other healthcare providers to gather the information needed and coordinate care.
We'll also explain what to expect so you aren't left wondering what happens next.
Meet your care teamFOR THE QUESTIONS AHEAD
You don't have to understand insurance before calling us. We'll help you work through it.
Paying for hospiceThere is no right way to grieve and no timetable for moving forward.
Grief and bereavement supportA PLACE TO BEGIN
You don’t have to have all the answers. Refer a patient or tell us what’s happening. We’ll listen, explain the options and help coordinate the next step.
