Yes, hospice care can provide oxygen to patients who need it. Oxygen therapy can be essential to hospice care for individuals with respiratory illnesses or other conditions that affect their breathing.

Hospice providers can provide oxygen therapy in several ways, including a portable oxygen concentrator, oxygen tanks, or a concentrator installed in the home. The hospice team will work with the patient’s healthcare provider to determine the appropriate oxygen delivery method and flow rate. It will monitor the patient’s oxygen levels to ensure they receive the proper amount.

In addition to providing oxygen therapy, the hospice team may offer other services and supports to help manage symptoms related to respiratory illness or other conditions, including medication management, respiratory therapy, and palliative care services. The goal of hospice care is to provide comfort and support to the individual and their family throughout the dying process and to help ensure that the individual can spend their remaining time as comfortably and meaningfully as possible.