BENEFITS OF EARLY ADMISSION
When to consider hospice
Considering hospice early can give eligible patients more time for comfort, support and planning. Call Sovereign Hospice without a referral.
WHEN TO START TALKING
Notice the changes.
Ask the questions.
Hospice eligibility requires a doctor-certified prognosis of six months or less if illness follows its usual course.
Treatment is no longer helping
The illness worsens despite treatment, or a doctor is talking about months rather than years.
Hospital visits are becoming frequent
Several hospital or emergency room visits have happened in recent months.
Everyday care is getting harder
More time in bed or a chair, weight loss, poor appetite or increasing help with daily activities.
Comfort is becoming the priority
Your loved one wants fewer hospital stays and more time together.
WHY STARTING EARLIER HELPS
Time to prepare. Space to be family.
Start symptom management before a crisis, with hospice nurses explaining what to expect.
Comfort sooner
Hospice aides, volunteers and respite care help families with day-to-day demands.
Support for caregivers
Plan ahead, discuss advance directives and share wishes with a team that knows you.
Time for what matters
Does hospice mean giving up hope?
Hospice focuses on comfort, time at home and meaningful days together. Care for unrelated conditions continues.
Will we lose control?
No. You help build the care plan, can keep your own doctor, and can stop hospice at any time.
What if we’re afraid?
That fear is natural. The team explains what to expect, treats pain and symptoms, and goes at your pace.
How is hospice paid for?
The Medicare hospice benefit covers eligible care; some costs may apply. We’ll help check your coverage.
START WITH A CONVERSATION
Start with what matters to you.
Our Aubrey team can answer questions about hospice in Dallas-Fort Worth and arrange a visit. There’s no obligation to enroll.
