Checklist Before Visiting Loved One Receiving Hospice Care

Do you want to visit a loved one receiving hospice care in Burbank, California? Allow us to give you pointers on how you can visit them. These tips will help you make your visit seamless and comfortable for you and your loved one.

However, with the presence of COVID-19 still on our radar, you might want to consider extra safety measures, such as safe distancing, wearing a face mask, and other protective gear.

• Inform them beforehand.
  Let your loved ones know that you are coming. A call or text will suffice and gives them ample time to prepare for your visit.
• Coordinate with their attending medical professional.

  Ask for professional advice on whether or not visitation is allowed. If it is, be extra careful by following these steps:

  • Bring extra clothes with you.
  • Remove the clothes you wore outside and place them in a bag.
  • Use an antibacterial spray.
  • Use a face mask when talking with your loved one.
• Offer a listening ear.
  If they want to talk about their experience with palliative services in California or anything else, offer a listening ear. Be patient with your conversation and provide your inputs and responses as respectfully as possible.
• Talk about your memories together.
  Don’t be afraid to reminisce memories with them. Tell them that they will be in your memories and that you will miss them.
• Visit as often as you can.
  Visits don’t have to be physical all the time. Social media and messaging platforms can do the same. It is inherently safer, as well, considering the current state of the world.

Do you want to learn more about our hospice and palliative care? Call Bonum Hospice Services to learn more about the care we provide.