As elderly members in our family approach the end of their life and cannot take care of themselves, they will need assistance with pain management, emotional support, and medical aid.

Therefore, it’s imperative to work with a professional hospice care agency to ensure your loved one can live out their last days in comfort and dignity. However, when it comes to hospice care, there are many myths and misconceptions which can severely hamper your decision-making.

So to help you steer clear of these misconceptions, Ultimate Great Care Hospice has debunked some of the most widely believed myths about hospice care. Read on to learn more.

Myth 1: “We don’t need to sign up for hospice until the last few days.”
It’s not true. The number one complaint from families that benefit from hospice care was that they wish they had agreed to start the service earlier. It would enable the agency and staff to get acquainted with the patient, family, and their needs, instead of strangers sent in at the last minute to assist.

Myth 2: “I don’t know where to go as there is no hospice near me.”
Hospice is not a place. Hospice is a philosophy of care emphasizing comfort and quality of life. Therefore, hospice care can be provided anywhere a person lives, including their home, Assisted living facility, or even nursing home.

Myth 3: “My wife isn’t ready for hospice as she refuses to sign a DNR.”
You don’t have to sign a DNR to receive hospice services. The purpose of hospice care is to keep the patient comfortable and pain-free while at home.

If you’re looking to steer clear of these myths, reach out to Ultimate Great Care Hospice. As a quality hospice care agency in Simi Valley, California, we focus on providing the best care possible for our patients and their families.

Our goal is to provide compassionate care for clients experiencing life-limiting illnesses by keeping them comfortable and managing pain.

We serve clients across Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Los Angeles County, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, Azusa, and the surrounding areas.

For a complete list of our services, please click here. If you have any questions about Ultimate Great Care Hospice, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with us here.