Hospice Myths

We recently dispelled a couple myths about hospice care and we’d
like to dispel a couple more myths today. The first myth is that Hospice is for people who only have a few days to
live. It’s
important to understand that hospice care can be provided when it’s believed a
patient has six months or less to live. Unfortunately, many people enter the
program too late to fully benefit from the many services available to them and
their families. In fact many say that their only regret about hospice care is
that they did not access it sooner! The sooner you make the call, the more you
will benefit from everything hospice care has to offer. The second myth is once I am on hospice, I can never leave service. What if you commit
to hospice care and then another treatment option becomes available…or you show
unexpected signs of improvement…or you simply change your mind? Rest assured
you may leave the program at any time! Patients who discontinue hospice care to
pursue other treatment, or for any other reason, can reinstate traditional
medical care at any time. Our hospice team will work with you to assure a
smooth transition to your medical provider. And, if you choose to be readmitted
to hospice care at a later date, you may do so.