10/23/2025
Knowing when to seek extra support for a loved one with a serious illness is one of the most challenging decisions a family can face. How do you know when it's time for hospice care?
Hospice is not about giving up. It's about shifting the focus to comfort, quality of life, and meaningful moments. It's specialized care for anyone, of any age, facing a life-limiting illness.
Here are some common signs that it may be time to talk about the benefits of hospice:
Frequent Hospitalizations: Multiple trips to the ER or hospital in the last six months.
Declining Function: Needing more help with daily activities like walking, bathing, or dressing.
Weight Loss & Changes in Appetite: Significant, unintentional weight loss and a lack of interest in food or water.
Increased Pain & Discomfort: Pain, shortness of breath, nausea, or other symptoms that are becoming harder to manage.
A Doctor's Prognosis: A physician has indicated that the illness may be life-limiting.
The "I'm Ready" Feeling: Your loved one or family is feeling overwhelmed by curative treatments and desires a focus on comfort and pain management.
If you are noticing these signs in a loved one, you are not alone. The team at Luna Del Valle Hospice is here to help you navigate this journey with grace, compassion, and expert support—right in the comfort of home.
Have questions? You don't have to have all the answers. A simple conversation can provide clarity and comfort.
👉 Learn more on our website: ldvhospice.com
👉 Call us for a no-obligation consultation: (505) 365-0321