Hospice is About How You Live
- Margie Barham, MBA
- Jan 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 18
At Angelic Health, hospice care is about how you live.
Yes, even with a terminal diagnosis you can “live” on hospice. With the expert support of Angelic staff, patients have reach milestone birthdays, held new grand-babies and danced at weddings. Our quality care provides quality of life for both patient and caregiver to enjoy time with family and friends.
So, when should hospice care be considered? The following are indicators that may signify that hospice is an appropriate care choice for you or a loved one.
Life-limiting diagnosis
Unintentional weight loss
Excessive sleeping throughout the day
Multiple hospital visits/stays in the past six months
Excessive swelling of the legs and ankles, even when feet are propped up
Difficulty breathing, even at rest or with increased oxygen levels
Weakness during activities of daily living
Frequent changes in medication
Frequent emergency room visits
Uncontrolled pain or nausea
Difficulty swallowing
Loss of interest in activities
Not “bouncing back” from an illness
Not responding to current treatments or therapy
Loss of appetite
Confusion
Wounds that are not healing
Loss of speech
Recurrent infections
Difficulty walking
No long eligible for medical treatments
Increasing need for help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, food preparation.
Hospice care is provided wherever you call home. It's a benefit covered under Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances.
Call us at toll free at 844-948-0645 with your questions and concerns. We offer no-obligation evaluation free of charge. The only regret you may have is not starting this life-enhancing care sooner. Visit www.Angelic.health, email info@angelichospice.net.
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