Hospital discharge is coming. You don’t have to figure out hospice alone

When decisions are moving fast, LifeChoice helps your family understand what hospice or palliative support could look like at home or in a care facility - before you have to sort through it alone.

REFRAMING HOSPICE

What families often fear- and what hospice canactually mean

Many people hear hospice and think it means losing support, losing control, or bringing strangers into a private family moment.

What families often need is the opposite: more support, clearer communication, and help brought to the home or facility.

  • What families fear - "We are giving up." "We will lose control." "No one has explained the difference."
  • What hospice can mean - A comfort-focused care plan, a team that supports the patient and family, and help understanding what happens next.
WHO COMES, WHAT IS COVERED, AND HOW IT WORKS

Hospice is a team around the patient and family

  • Nurse - Main point of contact, care coordination, comfort and symptom guidance.
  • Hospice aide / CNA - Help with personal care and physical comfort when included in the care plan.
  • Social worker - Support for planning, logistics, family questions, and transitions.
  • Chaplain - Spiritual support if and when the family wants it.
  • Care coordination - Scheduling, communication, and helping the family know what comes next.
  • Coverage - For eligible patients, Medicare hospice coverage may include items and services related to the terminal illness and related conditions through a Medicare-approved hospice provider.
NOT READY YET

It is normal to need time

Hesitation is normal. An informational call is a valid next step. You can ask questions, involve other family members, and take time to understand the answer before deciding what to do.

  • You can ask questions without committing.
  • You can involve other family members in the conversation.
  • You can call now, or call back later.
  • If hospice is not the right fit yet, you can still leave with more clarity.
REAL FAMILY PATTERNS

After answers, families often feel less alone

Families often tell us they did not know what to ask until someone calmly explained the process. Many feel relief when they understand who is coming, what support may be available, and what happens next.

CLIENTS REVIEWS

Over 1000 Lives Touched – See What Families Have to Say

“I can’t say enough about the hospice care my grandma received. Any time I needed to call someone was there to help. Bertha, my grandma’s nurse went...” Show more

Jessica Cowin

“I would like to thank Pamela and the life choice staff far providing excellent care for our loved one! They are absolutely kind and highly effective at providi...” Show more

Tanika Brown

“LifeChoice took great care of my father. Their team was communicative, reliable and supportive during a very difficult time. Their social worker Sara and...” Show more

Maggie Maxwell

“You hear many things about how wonderful Hospice can be but to experience it first hand and have an experience like this is something else all together. Life..." Show more

Gail Wilson

“The LifeChoice team was very attentive and professional during our time we needed the help the most. They covered a full range of offerings to help care for our....” Show more

Nick Haehn

“My experience with LifeChoice has truly been a blessing. Having lost my mother in January and having to take on the role as full-time caregiver for my father who....” Show more

Nathan Tutt

We had such a wonder experience with Betty, the CNA assigned to my mother. She is such a kind soul and was so helpful to my mom and my family. My mom ...” Show more

Lisa Comastro

“My Dad received excellent care from LifeChoices and it made my Dad's last months more comfortable and more dignified. I especially want to thank the nurse...” Show more

Michael Livshutz

“I want to give a big thank you to Sara, Dorian, Mariam, Rachel, Alex and Alex and anyone else I might have forgotten. The entire team took exceptional...” Show more

Kathy Brush

“We just lost my father-in-law. Life choice gave us RN Marina and a lovely pastor (with purple hair 💜)... Marina loved gently on all of us while keeping a prof...” Show more

Jamie Nagy

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FAQ’s

Questions families ask during a fast-moving situation.

Does choosing hospice mean we are giving up?
What if discharge is very soon?
What does Medicare cover?
Can care happen at home?