If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with a terminal illness or are facing the difficulties of an advanced illness, now is the time to call. Hospice is intended to help patients and their families achieve a greater peace of mind, quality of life and comfort over the last 6 months of life. Waiting until the last few days or weeks means you won’t get the full benefit from hospice. We commonly hear families express that they wish they would have called sooner.