very day, family members make decisions about
what is best for their loved ones. If you are facing some difficult decisions about end-of-life care, Hospice of Hope might be the answer. Here are seven simple questions that will help you decide if it is time for hospice.
Needing more help in at least three of the
following areas: bathing, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bowel/bladder control, eating, ability to walk without help to the bathroom?
Yes
No
Needing frequent medical care such as more trips to the hospital, more visits/calls to the doctor’s office, etc.?
Yes
No
Experiencing any unpleasant symptoms like pain, nausea/vomiting, shortness of breath, fear, anxiety, loneliness, etc.?
Yes
No
Spending more time in bed or a chair?
Yes
No
Being told by a doctor that life expectancy is limited?
Yes
No
Talking about making comfort and quality of life the most important focus of care?
Yes
No
Experiencing complications like pneumonia,
urinary infections, anemia, shortness of breath, falls, etc.?
Yes
No
If you have answered yes to more than two of these questions, perhaps it’s time to contact Hospice of Hope for a free assessment.
very day, family members make decisions about
what is best for their loved ones. If you are facing some difficult decisions about end-of-life care, Hospice of Hope might be the answer. Here are seven simple questions that will help you decide if it is time for hospice.