myHospice Companion

Looking for trusted information on hospice? You could spend lots of time searching the internet, trying to piece it all together, or you can get instant, expert clarity with the myHospice Companion App. The myHospice Companion app is a single, compassionate, all-in-one resource designed solely to support caregivers and families through end-of-life care. Written entirely by hospice clinical experts with more than twenty years of experience, this educational guide translates complex medical situations and symptoms into clear, trustworthy, and actionable guidance. Why Families Trust myHospice Companion: • Written by Hospice Experts: Authored by hospice clinicians, and free from unverified, generic AI-generated content. • Secure & Private: Operates entirely on your device with no logins, zero location tracking, and no personal data collection. • Available Offline: Access critical answers anywhere without needing internet or cellular service. • An Educational Bridge: Empowers families with the exact knowledge needed to communicate confidently and effectively with the assigned hospice team. Key Features & What’s Inside: 300+ Custom-Written Questions Stress can make it incredibly hard to think clearly. The app features more than 300 custom-written questions nested directly into each chapter and illness guide. This equips families with specific, targeted questions to ask the hospice medical team, ensuring clear communication and confident decision-making during critical moments. 20+ Essential Educational Chapters A guided path to understanding and navigating hospice. Includes chapters on: • Is It Time? Understanding Hospice Eligibility • Honoring the Body’s Pace: Nutrition & Hydration • The Final Journey: Recognizing the Last Weeks to Hours • Permission to Go: Navigating Emotional Closures 30+ Comprehensive Illness Guides Learn about specific diagnoses, disease progression, common symptoms, and management strategies. Includes guides on: • Alzheimer’s, Vascular, & Other Dementias • ALS, Parkinson’s, & Multiple Sclerosis • COPD & Advanced Heart Disease • Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, & Stroke (CVA) 50+ Dedicated Medication Guides Includes information about commonly used hospice medications, how they help, how to use them, and what to watch for. Beyond the basics, myHospice Companion tackles concerns about medications like morphine and provides guidance on whether to continue a medication. The app explores if symptoms are from the medication or the illness, provides knowledge when medications may feel frightening, and lists important questions for the hospice team. Includes guides on: • Morphine (Roxanol) & Lorazepam (Ativan) • Haloperidol (Haldol) & Dexamethasone (Decadron) • Hyoscyamine (Levsin) & Methadone (Dolophine) myHospice Journey Allows for tracking of progress through all of the chapters, provides an interactive family checklist, and a notes section to store thoughts. Hospice is not about giving up, and it doesn’t mean anyone stops caring. Hospice is choosing a different kind of care. The app is a daily partner, ensuring the knowledge and tools are available to lead this journey with confidence. Download myHospice Companion Today. Medical Disclaimer: This app is an educational tool designed solely for informational purposes to help facilitate conversations with healthcare providers. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for the professional judgment, instructions, or care provided by an assigned hospice medical team. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions. Review our full disclaimer at: https://www.yellowleafconsulting.org/myhospice-companion-disclaimer