When facing a terminal illness it is critical to have the correct information about our options so we can make the right choices for ourselves. We all want to live as long as possible and to live our life in the most satisfying and comfortable way. That is the reason Hospice is the best choice for the terminally ill. Hospice is about living,not dying!
Too often people are misinformed about hospice. A common misconception is that choosing Hospice is misinterpreted to mean giving up hope or being resigned to dying. Nothing could be further from the truth. Hospice is about providing the best possible care for the terminally ill to live life full out. It provides the medical care and support for a person facing a terminal illness to obtain the best quality of life possible for themselves.
An important principle of Hospice is to provide life support measures for the terminally ill so they can live their life in freedom and dignity. Hospice gives the person options to choose how,where,when and with whom they want to spend their life. Indeed,the purpose of Hospice is to help the individual retain their dignity and empower them to continue making their own life choices.
A professional interdisciplinary team of doctors,nurses,social workers,chaplains and volunteers assists the person and their family during their time of illness. In addition,hospice includes a host of other services such as medical equipment,medication and drugs to manage pain,and short-term inpatient and respite care to support the primary caregiver as needed. These are just a few of the available benefits for the person receiving Hospice care. Virtually all the expenses related to the terminal illness of the patient are paid for by Medicare,with a few exceptions.
To choose Hospice is to choose life.
If you or a loved one would like a free consultation to determine eligibility for hospice services,contact David Isom or Debbie Cox at Southern Utah Home Care and Hospice at 435-634-9300 or Lisa Ross at 435-635-9300 in Hurricane.
Luigi Persichetti is the chaplain for Southern Utah Home Care and Hospice and the minister of the Unity Church of Positive Living in St. George.
