By choosing to enroll a family member or loved one into hospice care, it may be mistaken that a patient is giving up by foregoing other treatments for their illness. This is actually far from the truth and in fact, hospice care is about giving patients their own choice when it comes to managing the end-of-life stage.
HOSPICE CARE IS ABOUT COMFORT AND CHOICE
There may be terminal illnesses that have treatments which can potentially extend the patient’s life, but they present other risks and challenges that the patient has to go through.
With hospice care, a patient and their family are choosing to enjoy the last months of the patient’s life knowing that comfort and care is accessible at their convenience. Here are other benefits that are prominent in choosing hospice care:
The patient and their family can access the resources and support during this time to help with the coping process during the end-of-life stage.
Patients and their families can receive consistent and high-quality care often supported by government programs and insurance.
The nurse and hospice care team can provide additional spiritual and emotional closure during this process.
It is important to recognize that a patient is not giving up, but is choosing to take control over the remainder of their life and live with their own comforts and terms – with the continued support of their family along the way.
For additional information about home hospice and the end-of-life stage, contact Westlake Village Hospice today. We serve the surrounding areas of Los Angeles, North Hollywood, North Hills, Lake View Terrace, La Crescenta, Hidden Hills, and more.
How can I get started with hospice care for my loved one?
Please call us 818-644-5357 to discuss your loved one’s needs and schedule an assessment to determine eligibility and develop a personalized care plan.