Starting the Conversation​

Advance care planning is simply the process of discussing your health care preferences in advance, with the important people in your life.

​Having an advance care plan in place is important for you, comforting for your loved ones and essential when making responsive healthcare decisions.  As Northern Nevada’s premier, family-oriented, in-home Hospice provider, we encourage you to plan long before you need end-of-life care. Making your wishes known ahead of time is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family.  We can help you explore and discuss your options, talk with your family, and help you be better prepared.
Often family members have doubts after a loved one passes. They may wonder if they did the right thing or if they did everything possible. Preparing ahead of time and communicating your wishes before a medical crisis can help prevent these doubts. Thinking about and discussing our own death can be uncomfortable, but avoiding the topic will not postpone the inevitable, and not talking about it can have negative consequences for you and your loved ones. 
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  • Would your loved ones know your choices?
  • Have you told anyone close to you whether you would rather have every medical intervention possible at a hospital, prefer to go home and receive in-home hospice care, or something in between?
 
One of the greatest gifts you can give your family is guidance on what you want at the end of your life.  Having these conversations and sharing your wishes in advance ensure that a plan is created that reflects the care you want while creating a guide for your loved ones, if and when they need to make decisions on your behalf. 

Summit View Hospice is here to help!  Contact our office today to speak with one of our Hospice Certified medical professionals.  
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Who We Are
Summit View Hospice is Northern Nevada's premier, family owned, nationally accredited hospice provider serving Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and surrounding areas.  The national accreditation process signifies that Summit View Hospice meets or exceeds the highest standard in both Hospice care and administrative responsibilities for our patients and their loved ones.