03/05/2026
It’s time we shed the stigma around Hospice care. What was once a morbid thought has evolved into living life to its fullest. These are 5 common myths and why patients are choosing to enter hospice earlier...
🚫MYTH - Hospice Means Giving Up
✔️Reality: Hospice is about shifting the focus from curing illness to improving quality of life. The goal is comfort, dignity, and meaningful time with loved ones.
🚫MYTH - Hospice Is Only for the Last Few Days of Life
✔️REALITY: Many people receive hospice care for weeks or months. In fact, patients and families often say they wish they had started hospice sooner because of the support it provides.
🚫MYTH - Hospice Means Leaving Your Home
✔️REALITY: Home hospice care is a preferred option to keep the patient in the comfort of their own surroundings while getting the support they need.
🚫MYTH - Hospice Is Only for the Patient
✔️REALITY: Hospice also supports families and caregivers through counseling, education, respite care, and grief support.
🚫MYTH - Hospice Is Too Expensive
✔️REALITY: Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans, which often means little or no cost to the patient or family.
Lakes Region VNA offers comprehensive home hospice services. Visit https://bit.ly/42JitYD or contact our Hospice Coordinator to learn how your family can benefit from entering hospice care earlier.