Is It Time for Hospice?

If you are asking this question, you or a loved one may already be eligible for hospice care.

Common hospice diagnoses

Hospice care is often appropriate for individuals in the final stages of serious illness, including:

Cancer
Heart disease — Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Pulmonary disease — Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Dementia — Alzheimer’s disease
Neurological conditions — Stroke (CVA)
Renal (kidney) disease
Liver disease

What hospice care provides

Hospice is a specialized type of care designed to support both patients and their families during the final phase of a terminal illness.

It focuses on:

Comfort and dignity: Providing pain and symptom management to ensure the patient remains free of discomfort.
Emotional and spiritual support: Addressing the whole person, not just physical illness.
Home-based care: Allowing patients to remain in familiar surroundings, alert and surrounded by loved ones.
Family support: Offering guidance, respite and counseling to help families navigate this difficult time.

At Tanner Hospice Care, we believe that quality of life is as important as its length. Our team works to ensure that patients can experience their final days with comfort, compassion and care.