When a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness, finding the right care and support becomes paramount. The benefits of hospice at home include comfort and compassionate end-of-life care in the familiar surroundings of their own home.

 We’ll explore 10 benefits of hospice at home, the requirements for receiving this type of care, and how 3HC can provide the support and expertise needed during this challenging time.

10 Benefits of Hospice at Home

1. Comfort and Familiarity

Hospice care at home allows patients to remain in the comfort of their familiar surroundings, surrounded by the people and possessions they love. Being in a place that feels safe and secure can significantly improve the patient’s overall well-being.

This means you’ll be able to visit your loved one in their home, giving you a chance to relive memories in a place that is sentimental and meaningful instead of in a hospital.

2. Personalized Care

Home-based hospice care offers individualized attention and personalized care plans tailored to meet the specific needs of you or the one you love. The focus is on maintaining comfort, managing symptoms, and enhancing the quality of life during this delicate stage.

At 3HC, we do more than provide personalized care, we treat you like family because, in so many ways, you are. We take time to understand the specific needs of the patient. This compassion is not just a part of our history, it’s who we are. 

3. Emotional and Psychological Support

Facing a life-limiting illness can be emotionally challenging for both patients and their families. Hospice care at home provides emotional and psychological support to help patients and their loved ones navigate through their fears, grief, and concerns.

At 3HC, our care team includes social workers and chaplains who will help address some of the emotional challenges and spiritual concerns that may arise during the last months of life. In addition, we also offer grief care and counseling for the family after the death of their loved one. 

4. Enhanced Quality of Life

By prioritizing comfort, pain management, and symptom control, one of the benefits of hospice at home centers around enhancing the quality of life for you or your loved one. We believe that these moments are precious treasures to be enjoyed. Therefore, we want to be sure you and your loved one can spend valuable time together.

Our skilled healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and therapists, work together to ensure that your or your loved one is as comfortable as possible.

5. Family Involvement

Treating our patients like family means caring for the whole family. That means we recognize the importance of family involvement and encourage family members to actively participate in the care process. 

This involvement brings a sense of unity and togetherness, fostering meaningful connections during this challenging time.

6. 24/7 Availability

One of the significant benefits of hospice at home is the availability of 24/7 support. Our trained professionals are on call around the clock to provide immediate assistance, answer questions, and address concerns that may arise at any time.

7. Medication and Symptom Management

The benefits of hospice at home mean ensuring that the one you love will receive proper medication management, including pain relief and symptom control. Our skilled healthcare professionals will consistently monitor your loved one’s condition and adjust medications as needed to provide optimal comfort.

8. Respite for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness can be physically and emotionally demanding for family caregivers. Because we consider the patient’s family a vital part of our healthcare family, we understand the importance of respite services. These services allow caregivers to take much-needed breaks while knowing their loved one is receiving expert care.

9. Bereavement Support

We touched on this earlier, but we’d like to expand upon it a bit more.

We extend our support to families even after the one they loved has passed away. Some of the ways we do this are through:

• Grief support groups
• Individual support
• Follow-up phone calls to offer support
• Wings camp for grieving children

We provide this grief care and support to families for 13 months after the death of their loved one. 

10. Dignified End-of-Life Journey

Perhaps one of the most important benefits of hospice at home is the opportunity for your loved one to have a dignified end-of-life journey. With compassionate care and a focus on preserving dignity, patients can spend their remaining time surrounded by loved ones in their own homes.

What Are the Requirements for Hospice Care?

To receive hospice care at home, certain requirements must be met, including:

• Confirmation of a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a medical professional.
• Willingness to forgo curative treatments and focus on palliative care aimed at comfort and quality of life.
• The ability to receive care in a safe and supportive home environment.

3HC Provides All The Benefits of Hospice at Home for You or the One You Love

If you or your loved one could benefit from hospice care at home, reach out to us. Since 1981, we’ve helped patients and their families from the Triangle area to the North Carolina coast. 

Take the first step towards ensuring comfort, dignity, and specialized care during this sensitive time. You don’t have to face this journey alone; 3HC is here to help. Contact us today.