Blogs | Tranquility Hospice Care

Hospice Myths and Facts

There are many that hear hospice and cringe. The word causes a response that generally is a mixture of apprehension and avoidance. It is a misconception that is unfortunate. This blog post aims to demystify hospice by separating fact from myth Myth: I forgo all other medical care when I go on hospice Truth: Hospice care provides care for the disease that qualified you for hospice. For other unrelated illnesses or conditions, you are free to continue to seek treatment.

Hospice Philosophy

Most are surprised to learn hospice is far more about living than dying, and that it does NOT equal giving up hope. Hope is beautiful, and in hospice, we learn the wishes of the patient and family as they realize there’s so much they hope for. The hospice philosophy is to provide an environment which promotes quality so an individual can live out life on their own terms with peace of mind and respect.

Hospice Care Benefit

Let’s face it, there’s a major misconception of what people think of hospice. Many people believe it’s a place to go to die. This is far from the truth. Hospice care encompasses more services, provides more activities of daily life, and more clinical care than any other home care service. Don’t fall into the trap of mis-categorizing hospice and fail to use the care you paid towards for yourself. Enjoy and understand all the facets of what you will get under the hospice care benefit with the charts included in this post.

Medicare Hospice Coverage

There are many benefits to take advantage of while on hospice care. You may decide to utilize all the benefits or just a few. It is your decision to make. The majority of hospice patients utilize the Medicare benefit, which is covered at 100% and include: The Hospice team - The most important benefit of hospice is the trained staff members, including a Hospice Physician, Nursing staff, Certified Nurse Assistant, Social Worker and the Spiritual Care Coordinator.