Benefits of Earlier Admission
Hospice care is designed to provide support for the patient as well as their caregivers / loved ones. Waiting until the last minute to start hospice care can cause you to miss the full benefit of the program. If you or a loved one have been advised to consider hospice care, we would like to highlight the benefits of starting hospice care from the moment you are eligible. If you are unsure about when is the best time to elect for hospice care, we recommend scheduling an appointment with your Primary Care Physician to discuss end of life care.
Increased Support for Caregivers:
- Hospice staff is available 24/7 to come to the home to help or provide an extra set of eyes and ears when in a facility; hospice also offers caregiver respite if in the home.
- Caregivers are also at the center of care; the spiritual and emotional care provided through hospice benefits the caregiver too.
- Hospice provides an increased involvement in developing a plan of care tailored to the patient.
Improved Management of Symptoms:
- Getting the patient hospice care at the right time benefits them in managing their symptoms faster.
- Hospice care can help decrease re-hospitalization.
- Improved symptom management allows the patient to spend more
time doing things that they enjoy and time with their loved ones.
Earlier Admission Can Address Pre-bereavement Needs:
- Earlier admission to hospice care can provide more time to plan for the end-of-life event.
- Hospice care provides assistance with locating resources and community support for the patient and their loved ones.
- Your hospice team will work with both the patient and family to address bereavement needs prior to death.
If you have more questions about end-of-life care with Bristol Hospice, please contact the location nearest your home. We will gladly answer any questions that you may have. Bristol Hospice, embracing a reverence for life.
