Question 1

What is hospice care and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals facing an end-of-life or terminal illness. Our team helps manage pain and physical symptoms so patients can spend meaningful time with their loved ones.

Question 2

What services are included in hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Our hospice care is provided through an integrated team approach to hospice care. The care team consists of physicians, registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, community liaisons, and support staff who work together to support both the patient and family. Care plans may also include hospice-related supplies, medical equipment, and medications related to the hospice diagnosis.

Question 3

Is someone with the patient 24 hours a day?

Accepted Answer

At Arizona Life Hospice, we provide intermittent care through scheduled visits by the care team, while family members, caregivers, or facility staff provide day-to-day support. However, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions, guide caregivers, and respond when urgent needs arise. When you call, you will speak with a real person from our local team, whether a nurse, social worker, or support staff member, who can provide immediate assistance and support.

Question 4

How do I know if hospice care is the right choice for my loved one?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care may be appropriate when a patient has a terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness follows its expected course, and the focus has shifted from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life. Signs that hospice may be helpful include frequent hospital visits, a decline in daily activities, unintentional weight loss, increased weakness, or uncontrolled pain symptoms.

Question 5

Where can a patient receive hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is a philosophy of care rather than a specific location. Services can be provided wherever the patient resides, including a private home, assisted living community, memory care facility, or nursing facility.

Question 6

Can hospice care be provided at home?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hospice care can be provided at home or wherever the patient resides. The hospice team brings care, support, medical equipment, supplies, and guidance directly to the home, assisted living community, memory care community, or nursing facility so the patient can remain in familiar and comfortable surroundings.

VIVIR BIEN. ACABAR BIEN.

VIVIR BIEN.

ACABAR BIEN.

Arizona Life Hospice trae LIFE a los servicios de hospicio, permitiéndole terminar bien. Mereces integridad, comprensión y atención personalizada durante el final de la vida útil.

Frequently asked questions

What is hospice care and how does it work?

What services are included in hospice care?

Is someone with the patient 24 hours a day?

How do I know if hospice care is the right choice for my loved one?

Where can a patient receive hospice care?

Can hospice care be provided at home?

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