“Hospice is giving up.” “Hospice is too expensive.” Maybe you have heard these statements said about hospice care at some point. Maybe you have said them yourself. There are unfortunately many misconceptions about hospice out there, hoping the information included in this article will help clarify some of those myths.
Many think that hospice patients must be in the final stages of dying. Hospice patients and their families receive care for an unlimited amount of time, depending upon the course of the illness. There is no fixed limit on the amount of time a patient may continue to receive hospice services.
Medicare beneficiaries pay little or nothing for hospice. For those without Medicare, most insurance plans, HMOs, and managed care plans cover hospice care. Your local hospice can help guide you through any financial questions you may have.
In many chronic and progressive conditions such as cancer, heart/lung disease, or dementia, the natural disease process can ultimately reach an end-stage. Most of the time, as a disease progresses to an advanced stage, its symptoms become more intolerable and difficult to control. As a result, an end-stage condition can significantly impair a person’s functional status and quality of life. While we don’t provide curative care, studies have demonstrated that patients with similar diagnoses live longer when receiving hospice care.
Hospice is care designed for patients with a life-limiting illness. Hospice is not where you go to die, rather hospice professionals are trained to assist patients in living their lives fully, completely, and without pain until the end of their lives. We care for patients wherever they call home.
Additionally, hospices will provide bereavement support for 13 months following your loved one’s death. This support is directed by the bereaved and includes mailings, phone calls, support groups and private appointments.
The right care at the right time is important. Hospice brings you and your family compassionate care when a cure isn’t possible. Palliative care provides comfort and support earlier in the course of a serious illness. Together, palliative care and hospice provide solutions beyond traditional medical care, and it’s covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans. Most importantly, you will find the high-quality, person-centered care that you deserve. To learn more, contact your local hospice.
Kim Huffington is an RNCHPN, CNO at Sangre de Cristo Community Care, which has been a pioneer in post-acute care since 1985. Today, it is the region’s leading provider of hospice, palliative care, and home health care services for patients with a wide range of life-limiting illnesses, including cancer, stroke, and heart disease.
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