Last Updated on June 19, 2024 by Frank Davis
A person’s death is an inevitable universal process that eventually occurs to all living organisms. As we will never live forever, what happens when we reach our final stages of life? At the end of life, people experience different kinds of pain, and they suffer from symptoms that affect their quality of life. Fortunately, there are services available to assist you during those tough times that we will all have to go through in our lifetime.
Described as a form of end-of-life care, hospice offers an option that alleviates pain and symptoms of a disease at its end stages, which normally the patient has a life expectancy of no more than six months. The hospice’s goal is to create a holistic environment where the patient has access to physical, emotional, and spiritual support during this time period.
So if you ask me is hospice good or bad? In my opinion, it is good, because at some point, we are all gonna have to go through that kind of phase and we will need the support. As part of providing a high level of care, hospices provide you with supplies, equipment, and medications that will ensure your comfort. Furthermore, in addition to all of this, they come with a team of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, counselor and volunteers, all is covered 100% by insurance.
Hospice is not really a topic that is discussed nearly as much as other healthcare services. In many cases, family members will not learn about hospice until their loved ones begin to decline in health. Looking at all of the elements involved, there is little to be scared of when it comes to mentioning hospice. There is no direct evidence that hospice reduces or prolongs the lifespan of a patient. However, some studies have shown that patients who are in hospice do live a longer life than those who are not.
Hospice care is a fantastic service that we should all have the opportunity to avail of at some point in our lives. Having said that, you will need help at the end of your life when that time comes. Hospice will be there to provide any assistance that you or I may eventually require.
Hospice Valley offers hospice services throughout Los Angeles, California, and the surrounding areas. Our staff will be happy to answer any questions you have about hospice care; please reach out to us at (747) 755-5181.
