As a family caregiver for a loved one with a serious medical condition, there is a good chance your doctor has mentioned hospice care. Understandably, simply hearing the word “hospice” is probably unsettling. You might view it as your doctor giving up or begin to think that your loved one is far too close to Read More

Hearing a doctor say that a loved one is being referred to hospice is sometimes difficult. People often believe this means that the doctor is giving up or there is no hope. Oftentimes, it is helpful to understand why this referral is being made and how it benefits the patient and family. Salus Homecare San Read More

“I wish we had asked about hospice sooner.” Salus Homecare San Diego often hears this after a senior makes the difficult decision to enter hospice care. The idea of enlisting the help of a hospice provider is sometimes associated with “giving up” or even facing death. That is the primary reason why some people wait Read More

As a loved one nears the end of life, and the decision is made that curative treatments are no longer the best course of action, many choose hospice care. This is an approach that centers on addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs. It empowers a person to spend their final days, weeks or months away Read More