HOSPICE CAREHave you thought about it?

PURPOSE OF IT

The goal is to help people who are dying have peace, and comfort.

They also give medical, psychological, and sometimes even spiritual support.

The caregivers do their best to control patient’s pain and other symptoms to make them as comfortable as possible.

WHER E & WHEN YO U CAN R ECEIVE THIS CAR E

Patients are usually accepted into hospice care when expected to live 6 months or less.

Hospice care can take place

•At home

•At a hospice center

•Hospital

•Skilled nursing facility

HEALTH CONDITIONS

Leading causes why people choose hospice care.

•Cancer

•End-stage Heart Disease

•End-stage Liver Disease

•Dementia

•Lung Disease

•End-stage Kidney Disease

•Other

WHAT SERVICES DO THEY PROVIDE?

Physician services

Nursing care

Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language therapy services

Medical social services

Home health aide services

Homemaker services

Medical supplies, including drugs and medical appliances

IS IT THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU?

WORK CITED

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hospicecare.html

http://www.theconsumervoice.org/piecing-together-quality-long-term-care/what-services-does-hospice-provide

http://www.webmd.com/balance/tc/hospice-care-topic-overview