When is it Time for Hospice?
Consider hospice for yourself or someone you know if:
- Continuing curative treatments will increase suffering and not improve the patient’s condition.
- The goal of care is keeping the patient comfortable rather than curing the disease.
- A family or caregiver shows signs of stress, fatigue and is overwhelmed with the care responsibilities.
- A hospital discharge results in the need for in-home care.
- Increased hospital visits or trips to the emergency room result in a comfort-measures only outcome.
- The patient desires a palliative (comfort care only) approach to managing pain and other symptoms.
- There is a desire to minimize the costs of care.
- Quality of life becomes more important than quantity of life.
Anyone can call hospice with a referral. Hospice intake staff are available every day to answer questions about hospice care. Please do not hesitate to call. There is no cost or obligation for an informational visit.
To inquire about hospice services for yourself or someone you know,
contact Nancy Zenich, Social Services Director.
nzenich@hospiceotp.org
(304) 264-0406 or (800) 345-6538
