Home Care: End of Life / Hospice Care
When a Consumer has six months or less to live, the transition to hospice care is made.
The following strategies may include in the care plan:
- Helping to minimize discomfort
- Assisting with personal care tasks such as dressing, bathing, and daily hygiene
- Providing respite and assistance to family carers as needed
- Assistance with meal preparation, light housekeeping and running errands
- Offer companionship to alleviate feelings of loneliness, stress, and anxiety