Is it time for hospice?

It might be time for hospice if you or a loved one are experiencing any of the following:

• You are no longer wanting to continue aggressive treatment or chemotherapy
• A desire to not go back to the hospital or clinics for frequent tests or treatments
• Multiple comorbidities such as CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia and renal failure
• Frequent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s), pneumonia, or other infections
• Wounds that do not heal
• Increased confusion and weakness
• Uncontrolled symptoms such as pain or shortness of breath
• Decreased speech or communication
• Significant weight loss
• Frequent falls and weakness
• Decrease in the amount of food or fluids being consumed
• Sleeping more
• Increased need for assistance with daily activities, such as walking, toileting or bathing

Please call Hospice in the Desert at 520-833-2383 so we can discuss hospice services and eligibility. It is never too soon to have an evaluation for hospice services.