 What is Hospice Care?
A team of professionals - physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social services, chaplains and volunteers - who develop a plan of care focused on the patient's and family's needs and wishes. Our team makes regular visits to assess the changing needs and to offer support to caregivers.
Our team consults with the patient's attending physician to determine the best way to meet the needs of the patient and family. We provide expertise in pain control and symptom management to keep patients comfortable. We have staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Nurses
- Provide expertise in pain control and symptom management
Social Services
- Give emotional support to you and your loved one
- Provide you with community resources
Chaplains
- Offer spiritual guidance and support
- Provide sacraments
Hospice Aides
- Provide personal care
- Help with household tasks as needed
Volunteers
- Offer companionship
- Provide respite to caregivers
Massage Therapists
- Provide massages to improve circulation and alleviate pain and stress
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Dietary Counseling
Am I appropriate for Hospice Services?
If you are questioning whether you or your loved one are appropriate for our services, ask yourself these questions:
- Have you had multiple hospitalizations or emergency room visits in the last 6 months?
- Do you take pain medication?
- Have you had multiple falls within the last 6 months?
- Do you need assistance with bathing, dressing, walking, getting out of bed or eating?
- Has your physician said you have a life-limiting condition?
- Are you losing weight?
- Do you have any of the following serious illnesses?
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Liver Disease
- Alzheimers or Dementia
- Renal Disease
- Effects of Stroke
- Cancer
If you have answered YES to any of these questions, please call us today at 800-355-2817 for your complimentary, confidential in-home visit. Or you may fill out our contact form and a representative will contact you.
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