Hospice care in Los Angeles, California, and palliative care have a longstanding history, but there is widespread confusion about them, leading to delayed referrals and missed benefits. Numerous misconceptions surround these forms of care, and this post aims to unravel and clarify them.
Some misconceptions about hospice and palliative care are as follows:
- Palliative and hospice care are the same thing, and it is all about dying.
This statement is false. Palliative care is for people with life-threatening illnesses that are not always actually life-terminating. Patients can receive medical care for cancer, heart failure, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia which they may or may not be able to recover. However, hospice is a special type of personalized care for a comfortable end of life, with or without treatment, prioritizing pain and symptom relief.
- Hospice is a place to stay when dying.
No. Hospice is a type of care that keeps the quality of life while one is spending his remaining days at home or another residence of choice.
- Hospice is expensive and a waste of money.
Insurance may cater to these depending on the coverage of your benefit. And you have an option to receive care at home, so hiring a hospice team can be affordable and even more convenient.
- End-of-life care requires 24/7 medical attention.
Not necessarily. Doctors and an assigned hospice nurse in Southern California can come from time to time as needed to check the vitals of the patient. Nursing assistants can stay longer for errands but not round the clock.
Are you in need of bereavement support in California and other hospice care needs? Feel free to call E2 Hospice at 323-522-6332. And our dedicated and compassionate team will be glad to be of service.
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