Most patients and families wish that they would have started Hospice earlier in order to provide a better quality of life as well as being able to utilize supportive services. Common indicators, symptoms and diagnoses include but are not limited to:

Common Indicators:

• When treatments are no longer effective
• Unexpected weight change or loss of appetite
• Pain or other symptoms are difficult to manage
• Infections and/or wounds that are not improving
• Caregivers and Families are feeling overwhelmed

Common Diagnoses:

• Heart Disease
• Kidney Disease
• Lung Disease
• Liver Disease
• Neurological Disease
• AIDS
• Stroke/Coma
• Debility/Decline

Call us toll free at 1-866-478-7898 to learn more about Three Rivers Hospice. Our offices are open 24x7 and our Nurses will be available to speak with you regarding any questions that you might have.