When is the right time to start hospice care, and is it common for patients to r

Started by bmwjaguare5, June 12, 2025, 09:07:15 AM

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bmwjaguare5

I heard that hospice care isn't only for the very final days of life but can start earlier. My friend said her mom was in hospice for months.


peppa11

It's true — I didn't realize until recently that hospice services could start as early as 6 months before death elderly individuals are expected to pass. This allows patients to receive comfort and symptom management much earlier than I thought.