Frequently Asked Questions
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Generally speaking: Hospice care is available to people with a life expectancy of six months or less. Hospice care does not focus on treatments to cure the cause of the terminal illness, it seeks to keep the individual comfortable and make their remaining time as meaningful as possible.
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Generally speaking (if a doctor tells you) you likely have less than 6 months to live due to a terminal illness. It can be more complicated than that - I always say, “When in doubt, check it out.” You can always just talk to a hospice company and ask questions.
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During the last 6 months of life the person will slow down. Sleeping increases, food and water intake decreases, social interactions decrease, and the person will decline functionally (needing help with daily living activities).
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At the end of life, the body is no longer working as it should. Putting IV hydration into the vascular system will only overwhelming, causing the fluid back up into the lungs, causing respiratory distress.
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Patients nearing their end of life will gradually experience a slow down in their metabolism, requiring fewer calories.
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Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Patients in palliative care may receive medical care for their symptoms, along with treatment intended to cure their serious illness.
It’s a program to help manage symptoms of your disease.
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