How does hospice work?
Hospice agencies are typically covered by Medicare/Medicaid. Hospice agencies set up beds, administer comfort care/medications, and provide weekly nurse visits and bath aide visits. Hospice does not cover hourly personal care that is needed for ADL’s (activities of daily living) such as cleaning, cooking, companionship, and monitoring. Many people choose to pay a private duty home care agency to work alongside a Medicare/Medicaid funded hospice agency. This collaboration ensures that your loved one has all the care they need in the final months/weeks of life.
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