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Liver Disease and Hospice Care: What Families Should Know

When someone you love is living with advanced liver disease, it can be difficult to know what comes next or when hospice care may be appropriate.

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Learn about common changes families may notice, when to consider a hospice conversation, and how hospice can support comfort and quality of life.

When Should Families Consider Hospice for Liver Disease?

A hospice conversation may be appropriate when treatment is no longer achieving the desired goals, the illness is progressing, hospitalizations are increasing, or the patient and family want to focus more on comfort and quality of life.

Signs That Liver Disease May Be Getting Worse

Signs of Worsening Liver Disease

  • Increasing weakness

  • Weight loss

  • Muscle wasting

  • Fluid buildup in the abdomen

  • Confusion

  • Infections

  • Bleeding

  • Repeated hospital visits

  • Increasing complications

How Hospice Helps People Living With Liver Disease

Wings Over Texas hospice 
Provides:

  • Symptom management

  • Nursing support

  • Caregiver education

  • Emotional support

  • Spiritual support

  • Medications and Equipment related to the hospice plan of care

  • Support in the home

  • Guidance for families

You Don't Have to Wait for a Crisis

Families do not have to wait for an emergency or hospitalization before asking questions about hospice. A hospice consultation can help families understand their options and determine whether hospice may be appropriate.

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