Often, individuals and their families tell us they wish they had contacted us sooner. Many people perceive that hospice is a resource to contact when the very end of a life-limiting illness is near. It’s true we provide an individual with comfort and care during the final stages of a serious illness; but we also offer direction, support, and referrals to resources long before that time.

• Have you been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, including heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, liver and lung disease, or kidney failure?
  YES NO
  
  
• Has your illness prevented you from managing your own basic needs, such as dressing, bathing, eating or getting out of bed?
  YES NO
  
  
• Has your pain occurred more frequently, or become debilitating?
  YES NO
  
  
• Are you experiencing symptoms, such as shortness of breath or dizziness, which require attention?
  YES NO
  
  
• Have you made frequent visits to the emergency room or hospital?
  YES NO
  
  
• Do you require around-the-clock care?
  YES NO
  
  
• Have you experienced a sudden, involuntary weight loss?
  YES NO
  

Living with a serious illness presents many new challenges. Delaware Hospice assists individuals when their illness prevents them from taking care of their basic needs, including bathing, eating, dressing, getting out of bed or walking, or, when the individual makes repeated trips to the emergency room or hospital. Our caring staff is trained to assess the right time to partner with a Delaware Hospice team.