How early hospice admission can improve quality of life
As your loved one navigates a life-limiting illness, hospice care can often feel like a choice of defeat. A common hospice myth is that choosing hospice care means you’re giving up on your loved one. In reality, hospice care has a unique and powerful way of enriching and improving quality of life. In fact, early hospice admission can ensure the patient and their family receives all the benefits that hospice has to offer.
After discovering the difference of Ethos Hospice, the families we serve feel a sense of peace with their decision. Oftentimes, the only regret they have is not choosing hospice care sooner. That’s why at Ethos Hospice, we’re committed to spreading awareness while shining light on just how beautiful hospice care can be.
Prioritizing individual needs at the end of life
Contrary to popular belief, hospice care does not necessarily mean your loved one is in their final days. Hospice care is intended for those with a life expectancy of six months or less. In some cases, patients may even progress to a point where hospice care is no longer needed. No matter the case, our care team at Ethos Hospice puts your loved one’s needs first.
With quality of life at heart, we offer holistic pain management strategies to bring comfort to each day. Additionally, our hospice care team ensures the right medications are taken at the right time while educating family members. Meanwhile, we adjust our approach to meet the unique physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of each patient. Ultimately, hospice care doesn’t stop medical care, but rather, shifts the focus of that care to comfort and quality of life.
Guiding families through unfamiliar territory
One of the most common hospice care myths is that it’s solely for the patient. At Ethos Hospice, we support families throughout the hospice journey and also offer 13 months of bereavement support after a loved one’s passing.
Meanwhile, our care teams go beyond home health aides, therapists, and registered nurses alone. With social workers, chaplains, trained volunteers, and more, we offer a caring shoulder to lean on when you need us most.
Supporting the whole patient through life-enriching services
After exploring our range of life-enriching services at Ethos Hospice, the loved ones and families we serve are often surprised by what they find.
Whether that’s a pet therapy visit, an aromatherapy session, or a board game with one of our hospice volunteers, we believe in going above and beyond for those we serve.
Our life-enriching services might also include Healing Touch to alleviate anxiety, therapeutic music for emotional well-being, legacy recordings to celebrate a loved one’s story, and more.
Discover the difference of Ethos Hospice
By admitting your loved one to Ethos Hospice earlier, you can bring elevated comfort and quality of life to each day.
For those unsure if it is the right time to consider hospice care, take our assessment for personalized clarity within just a few minutes. To get in touch with our hospice staff, call (701) 515-0240 or fill out an online form.
Meet the author
Scott Holm is the Director of Ethos Home Health Care and Hospice. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Exercise Science, as well as a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota.
Scott began his professional career at Altru Health System in Grand Forks where he spent 11 years building on his knowledge. He held multiple positions such as Inpatient Physical Therapist, Supervisor of Outpatient Therapy, Lean Facilitator, and Practice Manager of Surgical Specialty Clinics. Scott joined the Ethos Home Health Care and Hospice team in October of 2022 as the Regional Clinical Manager in Grand Forks and was promoted to Director in June of 2023. Scott demonstrates excellent leadership, care, and compassion and he is passionate about serving North Dakota and Minnesota communities.
In addition to his professional career, Scott is married to his wife, Grace, and together they have 4 children. He enjoys golfing, running, and spending time at the lake with his family.
