What Is Hospice?
Hospice care provides comprehensive support and comfort for individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families. At Fresno Hospice, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate care in Fresno, California, ensuring patients experience dignity and quality of life in their final stages.
- Expert management of physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, anxiety, fatigue, and shortness of breath
- Providing essential in-home medical equipment, supplies, and medications, including hospital beds, wound care items, and pain relief
- 24/7 on-call support to assist patients and families whenever needed
- Guidance on end-of-life decisions, including advance directives, do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, and funeral planning
- Emotional, spiritual, and social support to help patients and loved ones navigate this journey
- Respecting and honoring cultural and religious traditions
- Preserving a patient’s legacy through journaling and other meaningful activities
- Offering bereavement support to help families cope with loss
Who Is Eligible for Hospice Care?
Hospice care is available to individuals of all ages, regardless of their diagnosis. Fresno Hospice provides compassionate support for patients with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart disease, end-stage lung, kidney, or liver disease, Alzheimer’s, ALS, and more. Additionally, individuals experiencing significant multi-symptom declines—such as severe malnutrition, weight loss, inactivity, and cognitive impairment (often referred to as “failure to thrive”)—may also qualify for hospice care.
To be eligible for hospice services, a patient must receive certification from both their primary physician and a hospice physician. At Fresno Hospice, we collaborate closely with your family doctor or specialist to create a personalized care plan that meets your unique needs.