Hospice & Palliative Care Basics

Hospice care is designed to address the needs of patients with a terminal illness or whose illness is declared uncurable by any medication or treatment by a licensed physician. Hospice care is focused on ensuring the comfort and quality of life of patients for as long as possible throughout the end-of-life journey.

If you are facing a life-limiting condition or complex chronic illness and have been diagnosed with six months or less to live, availing of hospice care services is the best decision for you. Choose hospice care when&ellip;

• No curative treatments can address your condition anymore, or these treatments are creating a negative side effect that prolongs your agony.
• The patient refuses treatment or medical attention to get palliative care.
• The patient is increasingly unable to perform basic self-care tasks.
• The patient lost at least 10% of his/her body for the last 4-6 months.
• The patient has been admitted to the hospital and/or rushed to the ER for 3 or more times.
• The patient has comorbidities.
• The patient is experiencing an increasing decline in physical activity and mental cognition.

Amore’s hospice care team is composed of advanced practice medical practitioners and care professionals specializing in end-of-life care.

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Social Workers
• Hospice Aides
• Counselors/Bereavement Specialists
• Volunteers
• Chaplains

They are the ones responsible for the care of patients and their loved ones. They work in harmony to ensure the patient’s comfort and quality of life are fostered as much as possible for as long as possible. From supervision to assistance, our team is ready to help you throughout your end-of-life journey.

Most hospice services are covered by insurance plans. As such, Amore Hospice accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance plans, and self-pay as the mode of payment. Patients and families can seek help regarding this matter at our help center.

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Although it can be difficult and uncomfortable to talk about or plan your end-of-life care, it is always best to discuss with your family and healthcare provider how you would want to be treated if things progressed.

Start with establishing an advanced directive with the help of an attorney so, when you are unable to speak due to the severity of your condition, you have legal documents to show to your family members and healthcare providers the types of care and interventions you want and do not want during your end-of-life journey. With an advanced directive, you can legally define to your family members and healthcare providers your end-of-life wishes.