Hospice care is often misunderstood, yet it is one of the most compassionate choices a family can make for a loved one facing a life-limiting illness. At Ethos Hospice, we believe in enriching the quality of life, ensuring dignity, and providing emotional and spiritual support.
What is hospice care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure. It is for individuals with a life-limiting illness who have a prognosis of six months or less. Hospice is about ensuring that a person’s final days, weeks, or months are lived with peace, comfort, and dignity.
What are the benefits of hospice?
- Pain and symptom management: Our Ethos Hospice team provides expert care to relieve pain and discomfort. They tailor care plans to address individual needs, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Emotional and spiritual support: Social workers and chaplains support patients and their loved ones, allowing them to find peace, strength, and purpose during challenging times.
- Family guidance and bereavement support: Families receive counseling and grief support before and after their loved one’s passing. This support helps families navigate the loss of their loved one and adjust to life after loss.
Understanding the full spectrum of hospice benefits can help families make informed choices. Learn more about the benefits of hospice here.
When is the right time for hospice?
Many families wait too long to seek hospice care. If treatments are no longer effective or the focus shifts to quality of life, it may be time to consider hospice. Other signs it might be time include:
- Frequent hospitalizations
- A noticeable decline in physical abilities
- Increased pain or other symptoms
- The desire to focus on comfort rather than treatment
Early hospice involvement can enhance quality of life, offering support and resources when they are needed most. For additional details on when to consider hospice care, please visit our blog: When is it Time to Consider Hospice Care?
Take the next steps with Ethos Hospice
Choosing hospice care is a profound decision, rooted in the desire to ensure comfort and the best quality of life for your loved one. If you’re wondering whether hospice is the right choice, we invite you to take our free online survey to help guide your decision. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. For more information, contact our team at (701) 515-0240.