
Justice families struggle deciding whether to shield children from dying grandparents or include them in terminal care—fearing exposure to death will traumatize young minds while also wanting them to say goodbye. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care guides Cook County residents through these delicate decisions by helping families understand what children can handle at different ages. Since 2012, we've helped thousands of households navigate the balance between protection and inclusion, ensuring children participate appropriately without bearing burdens beyond their developmental capacity. Our experienced teams know how to make terminal illness accessible to young minds without causing lasting trauma.
Justice families include children safely through these developmentally conscious hospice services:


Justice families consistently express gratitude for guidance helping children say meaningful goodbyes without experiencing trauma. Client reports show 98 households in 100 feel satisfied with support navigating child involvement, reflected in average ratings reaching 4.9 stars. We maintain regulatory approval through ACHC accreditation and Medicare certification, with performance assessments placing us at 80 points versus standard measurements of 67.
After supporting Illinois multigenerational families for over 15 years, we've learned that appropriate child involvement creates positive memories rather than trauma when handled properly. Our staff responds to calls at 847-777-8888 continuously—around-the-clock availability means Justice parents reach guidance immediately when questions about child involvement arise. We're committed to helping families find the balance between shielding children from inappropriate exposure and allowing meaningful participation that creates lasting positive memories. Young children need simple honest information not graphic medical details, teenagers need opportunities to help not forced caregiving roles, and all ages need permission to leave when overwhelmed. Our experience shows children handle death better than families fear when adults provide age-appropriate guidance, creating final memories with dying relatives that sustain rather than traumatize them through grief.

With more than 600 lives touched, LifeChoice continues to provide trusted care in
Justice
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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.