As a family, deciding whether to seek hospice care or not for our loved ones can be a tough choice. We are constantly struggling to choose between wanting to be as hands-on as possible or leaving them in the hands of the professionals.
The Family can Provide Mental Nurturing and Emotional Support
If you choose to go for the latter, we understand that it is a bit unsettling to think that you might not be as directly involved as you hoped to be in taking care of the patient. If this concern is what holds you back from seeking professional help, then let us be the ones to assure you that going for hospice care doesn’t invalidate your role in the patient’s end-of-life care. Quite the contrary actually, because more than the physical and medical needs that hospice care experts give, the patient also has other needs that only their family can provide – mental nurturing, emotional support, and spiritual guidance are just some of the ways that you can take part in their journey. The patient will need all the love, reassurance, compassion, and encouragement they can get, and no one can provide this better than their family.
The Family is a Primary Caregiver Too
Leaving it up to the hospice care professionals doesn’t mean that you are giving up your role as the patient’s primary caregiver. Being the ones who know the patient well, you know about their condition and what their needs are thus making you a vital part in planning the necessary goals and treatments.Opting for hospice care only means that you want to provide the best possible attention that the patient can get, and make sure that their end-of-life care is as comfortable as possible. Deciding to go for hospice care can also free you up from all the worries and stress that medical care entails, leaving you with as many opportunities as possible to celebrate and cherish every moment you spend with them.There is no easy way to deal with this matter, and it takes a lot of courage to take a step towards acceptance and seeking hospice help. As a family, the best thing you can do is to show up as a united front and to boost the morale of the patient. For it is through you, their beloved family, that they will be able to gain their strength.
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.