Services also include ongoing emotional support to patients and their loved ones. Any person facing the advancing stages of any terminal illness is eligible for hospice care. Many patients who are diagnosed with a terminal illness want to live the remainder of their lives in the comfort, security and familiarity of home surrounded by those who love them. The patient and loved ones regain a sense of control over their care. The care givers take comfort and pride in the fact that they are doing everything possible for their loved ones.
Hospice care is specialized care for the terminally ill.
Pain control and symptom management are the focus of the physical aspect of hospice care. Concentrating on living fully is easier when the patient's waking moments are not consumed by pain. At San Diego Hospice, we help ensure quality of life for people faced with life-threatening illness. San Diego Hospice's goal is to provide peace and comfort to the terminally ill and their loved ones. Some may feel that the hospice signifies no hope.