
Glenwood families often view requesting hospice assistance as personal failure—believing they should handle everything independently, feeling ashamed about needing professional help, viewing outside support as weakness rather than wisdom. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care reframes this perspective for Cook County residents by showing that accepting expert help represents strength and love, not inadequacy. Since 2012, we've helped thousands of households understand that nobody can provide quality terminal care alone without damaging their own health and relationships. Our services honor family commitment while recognizing human limitations, replacing self-destructive independence with sustainable supported caregiving.
Glenwood households maintain healthy caregiving through these strength-building hospice services:


Families across Glenwood discover that accepting help enabled them to provide better care than struggling alone ever could. Client data shows 98 households in 100 report satisfaction, with feedback averaging 4.9 stars from families who initially resisted assistance. We carry both ACHC accreditation and Medicare certification confirming professional standards, while performance evaluations place us at 80 points against typical industry measurements of 67.
After serving Illinois communities for over 15 years, we've learned that the strongest caregivers recognize when professional support makes them more effective rather than viewing it as defeat. Our team answers the phone at 847-777-8888 continuously—constant accessibility means Glenwood residents reach support without admitting "failure" because needing help isn't failure at all. We're committed to reframing how families view hospice assistance—helping them recognize that sustainable caregiving requires partnership with professionals, that protecting your own health enables better patient care, and that accepting support represents loving wisdom rather than personal weakness. The goal isn't replacing family caregivers but strengthening them, ensuring Glenwood households can maintain their caregiving role sustainably rather than destroying themselves through impossible self-sufficiency that ultimately helps nobody.

With more than 600 lives touched, LifeChoice continues to provide trusted care in
Glenwood
and across DuPage County. Watch our video and discover how we bring clarity, comfort, and compassion into the lives of those we serve. See what truly personalized hospice care looks like in your community.
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Hospice care is typically recommended for individuals with a life-limiting illness and a prognosis of six months or less, should the illness run its normal course. If your loved one is experiencing frequent hospitalizations, weight loss, declining function, or increasing need for care, they may qualify. LifeChoice offers free consultations throughout Chicago and the Chicagoland area to help determine eligibility.

LifeChoice Hospice makes it easy to verify your loved one’s insurance coverage. We work with Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, and most private insurance providers. Families in Chicago and surrounding communities can contact our team for a fast and confidential eligibility check.

Not at all. While many hospice patients have cancer, hospice care also supports individuals with advanced heart disease, dementia, lung disease, kidney failure, and other serious conditions. In Chicago and nearby areas, LifeChoice provides compassionate hospice care for a wide range of diagnoses.

In most cases, hospice care can begin within 24 hours of a referral or request—sometimes even the same day. LifeChoice serves patients throughout the greater Chicago region and can quickly coordinate care at home, in nursing facilities, or in assisted living communities.

Yes. Most of the hospice care we provide across Chicago and the Chicagoland area takes place in the comfort of home. Our teams bring medical support, emotional care, and spiritual guidance directly to patients and families wherever they reside.

Hospice care is typically covered 100% by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. Veterans may also receive coverage through the VA. At LifeChoice, we help families in and around Chicago navigate the financial aspects so they can focus on care and comfort.

Hospice care is a form of palliative care for those nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less. Palliative care, however, can be provided at any stage of a serious illness and alongside curative treatments. LifeChoice offers both types of care to patients across Chicago and neighboring communities.