Hospice: 20 Questions to Help You Prepare

Starting hospice can feel overwhelming.

There are decisions to make, conversations to have, and emotions that don't always come with a roadmap.

This thoughtfully designed form includes 20 meaningful questions to help individuals, families, and caregivers prepare for the hospice journey with greater clarity, confidence, and intention. Rather than focusing solely on medical logistics, these questions encourage conversations about comfort, wishes, fears, relationships, and what matters most at the end of life.

Whether you're preparing for hospice yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply trying to feel more informed before your first hospice meeting, this guide is designed to make difficult conversations feel a little more approachable.

Inside you'll find:

• 20 guided questions with space to reflect and write

• A mix of practical planning and meaningful conversation prompts

• Questions for patients, caregivers, and families to answer together

• A workbook you can revisit as needs and wishes evolve over time

There are no perfect answers; only honest conversations.

One of the greatest gifts we can give the people we love is helping them understand what matters most before they have to guess.