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"I wish I had called hospice sooner...."

*Please Note: This poem is applicable to ALL illness.
We treat all life limiting illnesses, not only cancer. 

When is the Right Time to Call Us?

Referral
One of the great misconceptions is that only a physician can refer a patient.  Who actually can refer a patient for hospice care? 

Anyone.

Personal Physician
Nurses
Friends and Neighbors
The Patient himself or herself
Family Members
Clergy

If you are not sure whether you or a loved one would qualify for hospice services contact High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care and someone will address your questions and concerns.

Criteria for Admission
Hospice is appropriate for any individual who has been diagnosed with a life limiting illness and has been given 6 months or less to live.  While many hospice patients are cancer patients we also have patients with a wide variety of other illnesses including ALS , COPD and Heart Disease. 

High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care cares for patients of all ages.  We care for infants and children as well as adults.

All too many wait until the very last moment to ask for hospice care.  It is best to contact the High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care office nearest you as soon as a life limiting illness is diagnosed.

Many feel that this is “giving up hope” but rather it is actually giving hope of a peaceful, comfortable and compassionate death.  While you do NOT have to actually be admitted to High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care upon initial contact, you and your loved ones will find that High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care can offer important, practical and pertinent advice to help you make educated decisions about end of life care. 

Admission Process
Once you have contacted High Peaks Hospice an informational visit will be arranged at a time convenient for you and your family.  High Peaks Hospice staff will meet with you to discuss our services and your needs.  Your physician will be contacted to determine if your illness has an anticipated prognosis of six months or less.  If so, you are eligible for hospice care.

Please note that all referrals are confidential.