When should I call family to the bedside?

Hospice providers are asked this question repeatedly. The best answer is sooner rather than later.

It’s nice when family and friends are able to visit while their loved one is still alert. Encouraging out-of-town family to visit during this time may be wise. Many family members want to be at their loved one’s bedside at the time of death.

When significant signs of decline begin to show, it’s best at that point to notify anyone who desires to be at the bedside.

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