Signs Or Symptoms When Hospice Is Appropriate
- Progressive decline despite medical therapies
- Multiple hospitalizations
- Frequent ER visits
- Pain that has become difficult to control
- Decrease appetite
- Trouble breathing/ swallowing
- Oxygen dependent
- Uncontrolled nausea/vomiting
- Recurrent infections
- Decline in mental status
- Increased weakness, fatigue, drowsiness
In addition to medical needs, Volunteer Hospice, Inc. provides patients and caregivers with coping needs, grief education and support, preparation for the dying process, assistance with end of life final arrangements and bereavement services.