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INTRODUCTION TO HOSPICE CARE
WHO CAN RECEIVE HOSPICE CARE?
WHEN TO CONSIDER HOSPICE CARE
CHOOSING HOSPICE
PAYING FOR HOSPICE
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
HOSPICE FAQ
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Choosing Hospice Care
Making the decision to pursue hospice care can be a complex and emotional process for patients and their families. At America Hospice and Palliative Care, we are here to provide guidance and support as you navigate this difficult time. Our compassionate team of professionals offers expert hospice care services to residents of Sugar Land, Houston, and over 100 towns and rural areas in Texas, ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care during their end-of-life journey.
Considerations for Choosing Hospice Care
When evaluating if hospice care is the right choice, consider the following factors:
- Diagnosis and prognosis: Hospice care is typically recommended for patients with a life-limiting illness and a prognosis of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
- Goals of care: Hospice care focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life, rather than attempting to cure the illness. Consider whether this approach aligns with the patient’s and family’s goals for care.
- Emotional and spiritual support: Hospice care addresses not only the physical needs of patients but also their emotional and spiritual well-being. Assess whether this comprehensive approach to care is desired by the patient and their family.
Is Hospice Care the Right Choice?
Ultimately, determining if hospice care is the right choice depends on the unique circumstances, values, and preferences of the patient and their family. By considering the factors mentioned above and having open, honest conversations with healthcare providers and loved ones, you can make an informed decision about whether hospice care is the best option for your situation.
Why Choose America Hospice and Palliative Care?
At America Hospice and Palliative Care, our commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care makes us an ideal choice for families seeking hospice care services. Our interdisciplinary team of professionals works together to create customized care plans that address each patient’s unique needs, offering medical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout the end-of-life journey.
By choosing America Hospice and Palliative Care, you can trust that your loved one will receive the highest quality of care, delivered with empathy, respect, and dignity. Our dedication to serving the residents of Sugar Land, Houston, and surrounding communities ensures that our patients and their families have access to the support and expertise they need during this challenging time.
For more information about our hospice care services and how we can support you and your family, please contact America Hospice and Palliative Care today.
We Listen. We Care. We Serve.
When you are faced with the challenge of finding a hospice provider to help care for the emotional and physical well-being of someone you love, maybe your mom or dad, you will be faced with many questions.
Making the decision about hospice care for a loved one is never easy, but finding the right answers can help you feel more comfortable with the options available and confident in your final decision.
America Hospice and Palliative Care operates hospice and palliative care programs throughout Sugar Land, Houston and over 100 towns and rural areas in Texas. We pride ourselves on being one of the leading providers of end-of-life care for Texas families.
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WHO CAN RECEIVE HOSPICE CARE?
Anyone diagnosed with limited life expectancy can receive hospice care.
Once a doctor confirms an illness is terminal (life expectancy of six months or less), they will collaborate with the America Hospice and Palliative Care team to provide services tailored to the patient’s needs and desires.
While many patients have cancer, we also care for individuals with various life-limiting conditions, such as heart and lung disease, kidney disease, neurological disorders, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and other dementias. Family and friends benefit from hospice care as well, receiving support to help the patient and adjust to life changes.
A common misconception is that all hospice patients are bedridden, critically ill, and incapable of living life to its fullest. Hospice celebrates life, assisting you in fulfilling your unique needs during this life chapter.
For any questions about hospice care or eligibility, contact our Admission Coordinator at America Hospice and Palliative Care.
WHY CHOOSE AMERICA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE?
After receiving a diagnosis for limited life expectancy, patients must make an important choice about goals for their treatment.
When a doctor concludes that no curative treatment exists for a specific illness, the therapy is no longer effective, or you decide the treatment side effects are too severe, you might consider opting for comfort care as your ultimate objective.
Aggressive medical treatment prioritizes curing the physical ailment over addressing the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs, often requiring intensive clinical care that can reduce life quality. Hospice care, on the other hand, focuses on comfort by alleviating pain and other symptoms while continuing to cater to the emotional and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family.
Hospice care neither extends life nor accelerates death; instead, it eases pain and physical discomfort, allowing the patient to enjoy a more peaceful and fulfilling life quality. At America Hospice and Palliative Care, care and support services primarily occur in the patient’s home or residence. Many families have expressed that they waited too long to fully benefit from hospice care’s offerings.
WHY CHOOSE AMERICA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE?
"My family would like to that all the hospice team members. Everyone who was involved helped our mother's passing be a peaceful one. We will never forget the kindness and support shown to us and our mother in this final phase of her life. Without the resources you provided us, we would not have been able to enjoy the final months of our mother's life. Knowing that America Hospice staff was there to answer our questions and provide moral and spiritual support gave us more than you will know."
Ronald B.
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"How can we ever thank all of you who helped my husband during the last seven months of his life? The nurses, social workers, hospice aides, and all your beautiful personalities who came into our lives were so positive, friendly, and healing for him and the entire family. We don't know what we would have done without America Hospice Care."
Catrina J. and Family
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