Hospice Support for Seniors
A private caregiver alongside the hospice team: extra hours of comfort, personal care and company at home, and rest for the family. Post what you need for free and hire a caregiver directly.
What a caregiver for hospice support can help with
- Comfort, company and a calm presence
- Gentle personal care and repositioning
- Small meals and fluids as the person wants
- Telling the hospice nurse about changes
- Sitting with the person so family can rest
- Help for the family in the last days
What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support
Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).
The hospice team visits and is on call. Between visits someone still has to be with the person; a private caregiver can add those hours. Medical and comfort care decisions stay with the hospice team.
Questions to ask
- Have you cared for someone at the end of life?
- How do you work with a hospice nurse?
- Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed?
- How do you support family members?
Hospice Support by state
Each state page lists its cities. Each city page shows local Census figures and the Medicare-certified providers nearby.
Hospice Support: common questions
Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?
Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).
Which hospices serve your area?
Medicare’s file lists none for your area ZIP codes; ask your doctor or the hospital which hospices serve you.
Find hospice support for someone you love
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near you can see it as soon as it is live.
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