Hospice care is focused on individuals, not just their illnesses. It’s about surrounding patients and families with medical, emotional, and spiritual support so they can make the most of their time together.

Clearing Up Some Common Myths

Myth 1: Hospice is only for the last few days.
Hospice can begin months before the final stage. The sooner it starts, the more support families receive.

Myth 2: Hospice means giving up hope.
Not at all. Hospice is about finding hope in comfort, in quality time, and in creating meaningful memories.

Myth 3: Hospice is just for people with cancer.
No. Hospice helps people with many conditions, like dementia, heart disease, and lung disease.

Myth 4: Hospice stops all care.
Quite the opposite. Hospice emphasizes providing care that offers comfort, peace, and dignity to patients and their families.

Myth 5: Hospice is only for the patient.
Hospice supports the entire family with counseling, education, spiritual care, and respite care.

Myth 6: Hospice is the same everywhere.
While all hospices follow Medicare guidelines, the level of personal attention, knowledge, skill, and support can vary widely among companies. Choosing a hospice with skilled, compassionate staff makes a significant difference.

What Hospice Really Is

At the end of the day, Hospice is about support, compassion, and dignity. It’s about helping families spend more time being together, instead of worrying about medical details. It’s about making sure no one has to walk this journey alone.

At Sacred Mission Hospice, we see hospice not as an ending, but as a way to honor and cherish life’s journey.