Hospice

What is Hospice?

Hospice is a compassionate form of care that is designed to provide treatment and comfort for those who are facing a life-limiting illness. Hospice offers a support system of medical, social, psychological, and spiritual services. These services, combined, promote dignity and affirm quality of life which allows the patient, family, and other loved ones to make choices about what is important to them.

Hospice is a philosophy of care for patients with life limiting conditions, such as:

• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Neurological problems, including Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Hospice also focuses on Emotional and Spiritual support.
Hospice can be provides in the home or anywhere else the patient may live including:

• Hospital
• Nursing Home
• Group Home or Adult Foster Care Home
• Assisted Living

Hospice is provided by a team of professionals, including:

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Social Workers
• Chaplains
• Home Health Aides
• Volunteers

Hospice services are offered 24/7 and include Pharmacy and Medical Equipment and Supplies.

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