When to call in Hospice

Hospice is an invaluable care giving service that provides home care for individuals who are facing terminal illnesses. Through this service, elderly individuals can remain in the comfort of their homes without having to sacrifice the comfort and security they deserve. Always Best Care in Chapel Hill, Durham, Orange County, Carrboro, Hope Valley, and Southpoint has helped its patients decide when to call in the care givers who provide Hospice services.

Making the decision to call in Hospice can be difficult, as Hospice is connoted with end of life. In reality, Hospice services allow elderly individuals to continue aging in place and provide a way for them to end their lives in the comfort of their homes. The mission of Hospice is to help patients remain as comfortable as possible as they face the end of life. Although calling in Hospice can prove difficult for family members, it is a decision that, ultimately, improves the quality of life for their elderly loved ones.

Oftentimes, a doctor will signal that it is time to call upon the services of Hospice. Typically, this decision is made when a physician believes an individual to have six months or less to live. Doctors utilize a variety of information to make this determination, but most often this decision is made when a patient's condition is beyond the ability of medical services to improve. Once all other medical options have been tried, doctors will encourage patients and their families to utilize the services of Hospice care givers in an effort to keep the patient as comfortable and happy as possible.

When considering the services of Hospice, remember that several different organizations are available to you. Consult with each organization and ask any and all questions you may have. Because the upcoming months will prove emotionally difficult for your family, having a Hospice care giver who you trust, and who is forthcoming with information, is important. Choose to hire the care of an organization that clearly values your elderly loved one and is knowledgeable about the care they need.  

Always Best Care in Durham (www.alwaysbestcarechapelhill-durham.com) understands that determining when to call in Hospice care givers can be a challenge. For this reason, the senior care providers at Always Best Care maintain open lines of communication with their patients and their families. They are able to help families and their elderly loved ones determine the appropriate level of care and, when necessary, make the decision to call in Hospice services.