As a general rule, hospice care is for individuals with a life-limiting condition, illness, or other physical limitations. Some common symptoms that may indicate the need for hospice care include:
Frequent hospitalization
Frequent doctor or emergency room visits
Diagnosis with a limited life expectancy
Significant weight loss
Frequent incidence of falls
Generally bedridden or confined to chair
Shortness of breath without physical exertion
Disinterest in curative treatment regimens
Needs assistance with some Activities of Daily Living:
(eating, bathing, getting dressed, walking, getting out of bed)
If someone you love could benefit from hospice care, please contact us at Serenity Hospice today. Give them the gift of Serenity…for peace amid the storm.