A serious illness can be overwhelming for your loved one and your family. That’s where hospice can help. It may be time to consider hospice for your loved one when:
They are hospitalized or have gone to the emergency room multiple times in the past 6 months
You are making more frequent phone calls to their physician
They start taking medication to lessen the pain
They are spending most of their day in a chair or a bed
Falls are more frequent over the past 6 months
They need help with any daily or routine activities such as bathing, eating, getting out of bed, or walking
They feel weaker or more tired
They have experienced weight loss and their clothes are noticeably looser
You notice they have a shortness of breath, even while resting
