Elder Law Questions

QUESTIONS TO ASK…

  1. What does the home health admission process involve?
  2. What specific assistance does hospice provide for home-based patients?
  3. Is there any special equipment or changes I have to make in my home before hospice care begins?
  4. Does hospice do anything to make death come sooner?
  5. Is caring for the patient at home the only place hospice care can be delivered?
  6. How does hospice “manage pain”?
  7. Will medications prevent the patient from being able to talk or know what’s happening?