What Hospice Does Not Tell You?

The Basics of Hospice Care

• Available for All Ages: Hospice care is not restricted to the elderly.
• Comfort-Oriented: Focuses on managing symptoms for a comfortable life.
• Location Flexibility: Patients mostly receive care at home, not in a facility.
• End-of-Life Support: Not about hastening death but improving quality of life.

Realities of Hospice Care

• Treatment Transition: Moves from curative to comfort care.
• Family Involvement: Decisions and goals are crucial for care.
• Cost Considerations: Hidden expenses families may not anticipate.
• Emotional Impact: Staff witness end-of-life scenarios that emotionally affect them.

Disadvantages of Hospice Care

• Transitioning from curative treatments to comfort care.
• Decision-making burdens for families.
• Hidden costs often overlooked.