Introducing hospice services earlier rather than later can provide numerous benefits for those facing life-limiting illnesses, their families, and their loved ones. When patients are referred to hospice with only a few days left of their lives, they miss benefits their families could have had. Some of the many benefits of starting hospice care sooner include:
• Improved Quality of Life
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
• Symptom Management
• Education and Training for the Caregiver
• Time to Cultivate Relationships with Hospice Team
• Avoid Unnecessary Hospitalizations
• Emotional and Psychosocial Support
• Care Coordination
• Extended Bereavement Support
The earlier a patient comes onto hospice services, the more support and assistance a patient and their loved ones will be able to receive through visits from our hospice staff. When a patient is referred late, they miss opportunities that our hospice team can provide. Conversely, those who join hospice early, get to receive more of all the above. More support translates into time to focus on what matters most to you. “I wish I had called hospice sooner” is a common phrase we hear. You don’t have to wait to receive the care and support you need. Call us today.
To read the full article, please visit the Coastal Hospice News page at www.coastalhospice.org/news and click on the Coastal Hospice newsletter – spring 2024.
