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 SilverStone Hospice: What are the common myths and prejudices one faces while considering hospice care?

Myths About Hospice Care - Why do people not choose Hospice?

Many people have misconceptions about hospice care and what it can offer. The main aim of hospice care is to provide care and support to patients battling a terminal illness. Hospice also extends comfort and support to the family members of the patients by providing them with bereavement support. SilverStone Hospice, the best Dallas hospice care, talks about the common misconceptions and myths people believe about hospice care and reveals the truth about them.

#1 Hospice care requires moving out of one’s home to a hospital or hospice facility

Hospice is not a place; it is a method of care provided to terminally ill patients. Hospice care can be given to patients at their homes or in an inpatient facility where the patient resides. 

#2 Hospice care is only for cancer patients

Hospice care is administered to provide comfort and support for all terminally ill patients/patients with life-limiting conditions, including kidney failure, heart disease, lung disease, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, coma, and cancer. 

#3 Hospice care is expensive

Hospice is covered under Medicare/ Medicaid and other private insurance schemes. The plans include medical supplies, equipment, and visits by nurses and physicians. Medicare/ Medicaid is not a prerequisite for hospice care. Patients are not denied end-life care due to their inability to pay. 

#4 Hospice is only for the last couple of weeks of life

Hospice care can be given to any patient with a prognosis of six months or less to live as certified by a physician. Often, it is seen that patients outlive this time frame with the care and support from a hospice facility.

#5 Hospice care is only for the patient

Many hospice centers offer bereavement support to family members for an extended time, even after the patient's passing under hospice care. 

#6 It is not possible to opt out of office care after enrolling for it

It is the decision of the patient and their family members whether or not to continue in hospice care. Patients can opt out of hospice care and return to hospital care/home care when their situation improves or as per their wish. 

#7 Only a doctor can refer to a hospice service

Taking a doctor's advice regarding the continuity and nature of treatment required is a good idea. However, transitioning to hospice care is a decision that needs to be made by the patient and the family members. 

#8 Family members cannot be present during hospice care

Families are encouraged to be part of the patient's hospice care as they face the difficult time of their lives. Families are a much-needed support system for the mental and emotional well-being of the patient. 

#9 Hospice care is 24 hours care

Hospice care is administered via patient visits by medical professionals and administering the necessary care on a regular basis. This may not be 24 hours care. Some hospice centers provide inpatient facilities. However, if the patient requires continuous medical monitoring, selecting a program that provides inpatient treatment facilities, such as a hospital, may be better. 

#10 Hospice is only about pain medication 

Pain relief is one main part of hospice care. However, hospice also encompasses the patient's emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains are available in hospice programs to help with the patient's holistic care. 

SilverStone Hospice: The Comfort Care Hospice Dallas, Tx

SilverStone Hospice is a custom care Dallas hospice service that provides unparalleled support and cares to its patients in their final hours, reinforcing the motto “No one dies alone,” The hospice offers care from the heart and understands that each patient is an individual with hopes, dreams, and dignity. SilverStone Hospice ensures transparent services and clear communication while working with the patients and their families. The team guarantees vigilant support through the transition and journey of hospice care. 

Meet the team at SilverStone Hospice by calling (214) 954-7285.