Alaga Hospice is not about “the end” or “death”. We are about enjoying life and
preserving comfort and the quality of life for the end part of one's journey.
Hospice care is not about speeding one's passing, but about providing symptom
relief in one's passing. At Alaga Hospice, we consider hospice as more than
symptom relief, but more of maximizing our patients' quality of life.
Hospice is not only for actively dying patients. Under the Hospice rules of Medicare,
a physician will review and determine if a patient has an illness that qualifies for
hospice. Sometimes hospice care can last as long as six months, though every person and stiuation is unique.
At Alaga Hospice, whether we have a few days or six months, we want to make that time count and help
you enjoy the time you have.
Hospice care is a benefit that is provided under Medicare and many insurances. In most cases
it is completely covered and will not be an expense for you or your loved ones.
Choosing hospice does not mean you are giving up on life or cannot treat other illnesses along
the way. A patient may choose to more aggressively treat an illness at a later time. Should you
get sick from something other than your terminal illness, you can still receive treatment for that
illness.
