Introducing
What is Hospice Care
Hospice is specialized end-of-life care that provides pain and symptom management to help patients with a terminal diagnosis live their best life possible, for as long as possible. Out team members will care for the patient, assist the family and be wherever you call home.
During Our Visits
During our visits, the care team provides patients with:
- Pain and symptom management
- Medical care, including medical supplies and equipment, and hospice medications
- Counseling about practical issues, including your health care wishes, planning for your financial needs, and lapping benefits or additional support from other agencies.
- Help ensuring your physical safety in your living environment
- Personal care, including bathing and dressing when needed
Team members also offer patients and their families
- Education about end-of-life
- Caregiver education and training
- Emotional counseling and grief support
- Interfaith spiritual comfort
HOSPICE CARE TEAM
PHYSICIAN/ NURSE PRACTITIONER Participates in ongoing discussions with your nurse and care team about the best medical care to meet your individual needs.
REGISTERED NURSE Visits regularly to assess your general condition and provide pain and symptom management, including the use of medicines.
SOCIAL WORKER Provides practical and emotional support, including access to agency, community, legal, and home care resources.
HOME HEALTH AIDEAddresses personal care needs, including bathing, skin and oral care, toileting, moving and walking, and changing linens.
SPIRITUAL SUPPORT COUNSELORProvides comfort through secular counseling, inspirational reading and prayer, and coordinating support with preferred local spiritual group.
GRIEF SUPPORT COUNSELOR Offers anticipatory grief counseling and follow-up support for family members who have lost their loved one.
VOLUNTEERS Provide companionship, respite care, help with light errands and chores, or short outings.
