#25 - Quick Tip: Why Home Hospice Won’t Work Without Caregiver Support & Discharge Planning

What do you really need to plan for before bringing a loved one home on hospice? Choosing home hospice can allow a person to spend their final days surrounded by family, familiar belongings, and even beloved pets—but it also comes with significant practical and emotional responsibilities.

Discharge planning needs to account for equipment, medications, caregiving schedules, finances, home logistics, and the family's comfort level with providing care. Dr.

Monique Nugent explains why caregiver support is just as important as supporting the person who is dying. She also discusses why families should plan for an extra day during discharge, create a schedule so one person isn't carrying the entire burden, and speak up when something feels unsafe or outside their capabilities.

You’ll learn: How to prepare your home and schedule for the practical realities of home hospice. How to build caregiver support so one person doesn't have to handle everything alone.

When it's okay to change the plan and seek additional help, transition to another hospice setting, or return to the hospital for support. Listen to this quick tip to feel more prepared, supported, and confident when planning for home hospice and the end-of-life care your family needs.

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