| Myth#1 |
Hospice care is only for people with cancer. |
| Fact: |
Hospice care is for all patients
facing a terminal illness. |
| Myth #2 |
Accepting hospice services means giving up, so
you should put it off until the last moment. |
| Fact: |
Hospice is all about living life to the fullest.
We never give up hope! |
| Myth #3 |
Hospice care will be a financial drain on the family. |
| Fact: |
Hospice of the Bluegrass takes care of terminally
ill patients regardless of their ability to pay. |
| Myth #4 |
You can't keep your own doctor if you become a hospice
patient. |
| Fact: |
Hospice works closely with your physician to
provide the best care for you. |
