Question 1

Does hospice provide 24-hour care?

Accepted Answer

Hospice does not typically provide 24-hour care in the home. However, Alameda Care Hospice has a nurse available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone to address your questions and concerns.

Question 2

Is hospice a place?

Accepted Answer

No. Hospice care can be provided wherever the patient calls home, including private residences, assisted living facilities, board and care homes, and skilled nursing facilities.

Question 3

Is hospice only for the sick family member?

Accepted Answer

No. Hospice care is for the whole family. It provides support for both the patient and their loved ones, including emotional counseling and bereavement services.

Question 4

Is hospice only for the last few days of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Patients can receive hospice care when they have a prognosis of six months or more if the disease runs its normal course. Many patients receive hospice care for several months.

Question 5

Can I keep my own doctor while receiving hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can keep your own physician while receiving hospice care. The hospice medical team works in coordination with your personal doctor.

Question 6

Does hospice mean giving up hope?

Accepted Answer

No. Hospice is about living each day to its fullest. It focuses on quality of life, comfort, and dignity while providing comprehensive medical care and support.

Question 7

Must a patient have a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order to receive hospice?

Accepted Answer

No. A DNR is not required to receive hospice care. The hospice team will discuss care preferences with you and your family.

Question 8

What makes Alameda Care Hospice different from other hospice providers?

Accepted Answer

Alameda Care Hospice is privately owned and intentionally structured with smaller caseloads, focused care territories, and a white-glove service philosophy. This means our clinicians spend more time with each patient, respond faster, and provide consistent, personalized care.

Question 9

Is Alameda Care Hospice privately owned?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alameda Care Hospice is a privately owned hospice provider. This allows us to prioritize patient care over volume, maintain smaller caseloads, and deliver a higher standard of service.

Question 10

When is the right time to consider hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Hospice may be appropriate when curative treatments are no longer effective, hospitalizations become frequent, symptoms are increasing, or quality of life is declining. Seeking hospice earlier allows patients and families to benefit from a broader range of supportive services.

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