A few years ago, our caregiving team faced a crisis that showed just how valuable hospice care is.
One of our clients, a woman in her 90s, painfully lost a sheet of skin on her arm in an accident with her wheelchair. She needed help—and fast.
As non-medical caregivers, we couldn’t treat her. But then one of our caregivers remembered that because she was on hospice, she was entitled to immediate medical support.
We contacted the hospice provider, and a hospice nurse came directly to the house. It was as if the ER came to us—quietly, quickly, and with compassion.
Hospice isn’t about giving up; it’s about choosing comfort and dignity when time is limited. While long-term medications are discontinued, treatments for pain or distress continue.
A common myth is that hospice takes everything out of the family’s hands. In fact, families are deeply involved—especially when guiding the use of pain medications. There’s no gasping, no suffering when passing—just peace.
At ComForCare of Wheaton, we work closely with hospice teams, which provide nurses, social workers, and chaplains.
Hospice simply means we’re shifting focus—from cure to care, from prolonging life to preserving dignity.
Advantages of Hospice Care
- A coordinated team of medical professionals
- Expert pain management
- Honest updates on disease progression
- Medical equipment, such as hospital beds and lifts, brought into the home
- Emotional and spiritual guidance for families
- All at little or no cost: it’s covered by Medicare
By John Trompeter Owner/Operator, ComForCare of Wheaton