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81 See our listing on page 80. IS HOSPICE A PLACE? Hospice is a program, not a place. Hospice care is usually provided in the comfort of an individual's home but can also be provided in any environment in which a person lives, including a nursing home, assisted living facility or residential care facility. IS HOSPICE ONLY FOR CANCER PATIENTS? Hospice can be utilized with end-stage organ disease or with end-stage neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, dementia or stroke. We also care for patients who have congestive heart failure, chronic lung disease or other conditions. WHEN SHOULD A DECISION ABOUT ENTERING A HOSPICE PROGRAM BE MADE, AND WHO SHOULD MAKE IT? Any time during a life-limiting illness is an appropriate time to discuss care options, including hospice. By law, the decision belongs to the patient. Understandably, many people are uncomfortable with the idea of stopping an aggressive effort to "beat" a disease. Altus Hospice staff members are highly sensitive to these concerns and are always available to discuss them with the patient, family and physician. ABOUT ALTUS HOSPICE Altus Hospice was established in Texas in 2007 and has been proudly serving Texans ever since. Our emphasis is on palliative care and quality of life. Every effort is made to make the patient comfortable and fulfill their wishes. Our team is highly trained to provide patients and families with medical, practical, emotional and spiritual support. W E ' R E A LT U S H O S P I C E . WE'RE HERE TO HELP. YOU MAY NOT KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HOSPICE IS, AND YOU MIGHT THINK YOU'LL NEVER NEED IT. WHILE WE HOPE THAT'S TRUE, WE'RE HERE TO HELP IF YOU NEED US. To learn more about Altus Hospice, please call us at (512) 614-2851 or visit our website at altushospicecare.com.