Why do hospice workers go to peoples homes?

Hospice workers visit patients' homes to provide a range of services that help support the patient and their family during the end-of-life journey. These services may include:

- Symptom management: Hospice workers can help manage the patient's symptoms, such as pain, nausea, and shortness of breath.

- Emotional support: Hospice workers can provide emotional support to the patient and their family, helping them to cope with the challenges of the end of life.

- Spiritual care: Hospice workers can provide spiritual care to the patient and their family, helping them to find meaning and comfort in their faith or spirituality.

- Practical support: Hospice workers can help with practical tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.

- Bereavement support: Hospice workers can continue to provide support to the patient's family after the death of their loved one, helping them to cope with the grieving process.

By visiting patients in their homes, hospice workers can provide care and support that is tailored to the individual's needs and preferences, and help them to live comfortably and with dignity during the end of their lives.