Common Misconceptions About Hospice Care

Hospice care is a specialized form of health care that provides tailored treatment and support for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. This includes patients of any age who are at the end-of-life journey – it is not exclusively for seniors. That’s just one of many misconceptions. Hospice care is often misunderstood. As a preferred hospice provider, we’d like to bust some of the myths surrounding hospice services. 

• Myth #1: Hospice care hastens death.
  The primary goal of hospice care is to enhance the quality of life during the end-of-life stage. It is focused on providing comfort and support, ensuring a compassionate and holistic approach to end-of-life care.
• Myth #2: Hospice care is only for those who have given up on life.
  Hospice provides pain and symptom management, emotional assistance, and physical support. This emphasizes the importance of maximizing the quality of life with dignity and personalized care.
• Myth #3: Hospice care is expensive.
  While hospice care may seem expensive because it is hands-on, tailored to the patient, comprehensive, and often around-the-clock; it is typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. This ensures individuals facing life-limiting illnesses can access the necessary comfort and specialized care without undue financial burden.
• Myth #4: Hospice is for cancer patients.
  Hospice services can be appropriate for individuals with various health conditions including respiratory diseases, heart failure, neurodegenerative disorders, renal and liver diseases, or other life-limiting illnesses in addition to terminal cancer. Hospice care is an invaluable resource for providing compassionate support for patients at the end-of-life stage. Understanding the facts about hospice care can help patients and their families make informed decisions about treatment and care options. It’s essential to discuss the specific needs for you or your loved one with healthcare professionals to determine the appropriateness of hospice care.

Remembrance Hospice is a trusted hospice provider serving patients in Medina, Ohio and surrounding communities. We offer tailored palliative care, comfort care, and hospice care services. Give us a call to learn more about our services, our skilled team of caregivers, or how to initiate a hospice assessment.