{"id":3024,"date":"2022-02-08T07:23:02","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T07:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matrixbricks.us\/suncrest\/?p=3024"},"modified":"2024-09-23T05:57:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T05:57:50","slug":"what-to-say-and-what-not-to-say-to-someone-in-hospice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matrixbricks.us\/suncrest\/what-to-say-and-what-not-to-say-to-someone-in-hospice\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Say \u2014 and What NOT to Say \u2014 to Someone in Hospice"},"content":{"rendered":"

When dealing with death and dying, it can be confusing to decide what is and is not appropriate to say to patients. Part of the reason is because different people deal with these types of situations differently. However, there are some general rules of thumb to follow that should keep you on safe ground when visiting or talking to hospice patients or their family member. Suncrest Home Health & Hospice<\/u><\/a>\u00a0operates hospice locations across the U.S., including in Fremont, California.<\/p>\n

\"visitorsGetting a Terminal Diagnosis<\/h2>\n

There is no right or wrong way to feel when you hear you have a terminal diagnosis. \u00a0You may experience a range of emotions; anger, denial, sadness, frustration, relief and acceptance. \u00a0These feelings can be experienced at different times throughout your diagnosis. \u00a0As you navigate the struggles of a terminal diagnosis<\/a> it is important to continue to talk to someone about your feelings and the next steps.<\/p>\n

The Decision to Enter Hospice<\/h2>\n

The decision to enter hospice often feels like you are giving up, this feeling is normal but is not that a true reflection on hospice. \u00a0Hospice focuses on quality of life and enjoy the time you have left by doing what you feel is important.<\/p>\n

Choosing hospice means you are not seeking aggressive treatment but focusing on comfort measures. \u00a0This means the hospice will continue to treat symptoms related to the terminal diagnosis but one does not seek out aggressive treatment that will cure the terminal diagnosis.<\/p>\n

The hospice team will work with the patient and family to develop a plan of care that focuses on the patients goals and how to effectively manage the terminal diagnosis<\/a> while focusing on the quality of life.<\/p>\n

What Not to Say When Visiting Hospice Patients<\/h2>\n

Now that you understand what hospice patients are going through, you can have a better understanding of what they may be thinking and feeling.<\/p>\n

When you visit a hospice patient, you will not know what stage of grief they are in. Even if the patient is your mom or dad, their mood and feelings can change drastically from day or day, or even hour to hour. It\u2019s best to start the visit by gauging how they are feeling. They may be teary, angry or sad. Know that there are no words that will \u201ccheer up\u201d a hospice patient. It\u2019s best to remain open in your communication with them and offer understanding and support.<\/p>\n

Among some less-helping things visitors can say to hospice patients are:<\/p>\n