Points to consider while choosing a Hospice service

 

What are the important factors to be considered while choosing a hospice for your loved one?

Dallas, United States - December 16, 2022 /SilverStone Hospice/

Points to consider while choosing a Hospice service

Transitioning a loved one or a family member to hospice care is difficult for the entire family. It is emotionally taxing, and hence people tend to make sentimental decisions that are not well thought out. SilverStone Hospice, the experienced Hospice Home care in Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, identifies the questions one should ask before choosing a hospice care center. 

Type of Hospice care

First, it is necessary to choose the type of hospice care that would be comfortable for the ailing person. Hospice care can be home-hospice care, hospital-based care, or stand-alone facilities. While opting for hospice care at home, the home-hospice center will work with the family to find out how much the family can emotionally, financially, and physically support in taking care of the member opting for the care - whether the family can help in administering pain relief medication, help with the toilet needs or are prepared for the extra expenses beyond insurance coverage. 

The home-hospice center will help decide if home care is the best option for the patient. 

Medicare-certified / nationally accredited

Most hospice care services are medicare certified, which will help in insurance coverage for patients who have Medicare benefits. SilverStone Hospice is licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid.

Reviews

One should consider the reviews offered by previous users of the service. Also, it is necessary to check for any negative publicity or scandal about the centers.

Palliative care

If there is a need, check whether the center offers palliative care. Also, note whether the doctors and nurses are trained and have experience in palliative medicine. 

Crisis response

It is necessary to ask the following questions regarding the emergency response of the service:

•  How quickly can they respond to an emergency call?
• Are they available 24 hours a day?
• Are they available on weekends and holidays?
• How often does a nurse/ doctor visit the patient?
• Can they provide staff to assist with the patient’s bathing and toileting needs?
• How quickly can they readjust pain relief and other medication related to hospice care if the one being administered is not suitable?

Patient / Family centric service

The following questions will help determine if the hospice has a patient/family-centric policy.

• Does the service offer an individualized team/ custom hospice care for the patient?
• Does the team contain staff to help with the emotional aspect of things?
• Do they help with the mental well-being of the patient?
• Do they offer respite for the caregiver?
• Do they offer bereavement support?
• What is medical equipment provided free of cost?

Monetary Aspects

Medicare’s hospice benefit generally provides for everything related to a terminal illness, from doctor’s services to mental health counseling. It is best to have an open conversation with the center about the out-of-pocket expenses the caregiver may need to bear.

SilverStone Hospice, The Best Hospice Care in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

SilverStone Hospice, the custom care hospice service in Dallas, understands your family's needs in difficult times. SilverStone Hospice has a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers experienced in hospice and palliative care. The team stays with you every step of the way, taking care of all the little things as they believe that the little things make a big difference.

ContactSilverStone Hospice at (214) 954-7285 to learn more about their team and services. 

Or visit their office at 

4100 Harry Hines Blvd.

Suite 375

Dallas, TX 75219