Signs Your Loved One May Need More Care
Warning signs that your loved one may need hospice or palliative care. Generation Care offers free consultations across Los Angeles County.
Recognizing when a loved one needs additional care can be difficult. These signs may indicate it is time to explore hospice or palliative services.
Physical Signs
- Significant weight loss or reduced appetite over months
- Increased pain not controlled by current medications
- Frequent falls or difficulty with mobility
- Repeated infections or hospitalizations
- Sleeping most of the day
Functional Changes
- Needing help with bathing, dressing, and eating
- Confusion or significant cognitive decline
- Shortness of breath at rest
What to Do Next
Talk with your loved one's physician about prognosis and care options. Generation Care offers free consultations to help you understand whether hospice or palliative care is appropriate.
Contact us at (805) 496-0044, available 24 hours a day.