- Hospice care means quality of life.
Enrichment of a patient's personal life in their remaining time is important for the patient ansd the family.
Hospice care can be the celebration of a life, as well as a time to heal the soul and strengthen families. - Hospice is a plan of care designed to provide comfort and compassion.
Hospice care is for patients and their families when a terminal illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. - Hospice care neither prolongs life nor hastens death.
Hospice staff and volunteeers offer a specialized knowledge of medical care, including pain management. - Hospice care seeks to improve quality of life.
A patient's last days should have comfort and dignity. - Hospice care is team-oriented.
Care is provided by trained professionals, volunteers and family members. - Hospice addresses all symnptoms of a disease.
Special emphasis is paid to controlling a patient's pain and discomfort. - Hospice deals with the emotional, social and spiritual effects of disease.
The impact of the disease on the patient and the patient's family and friends is part of hospice care. - Hospice offers a variety of bereavement and counseling services.
Families are offered services before and after a patient's death.
- Hospice care is whatever and wherever the patient wishes it to be.
Hospice care can take place in a personal residence, nursing facility, or an inpatient hospice facility. - Nurses are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Nurses will administer the Physician-directed plan of care, act as the case manager for patients and their families, and are experienced in management of pain. - Home Health Aides are available to provide daily personal care.
Home Health Aides will assist in daily activities, provide temporary relief to caregivers, maintain a clean and healthy care environment, and assist in personal hygiene and grooming. - Social Workers can provide emotional support for patients and families.
A social worker will assist in the end-of-life decision-making while providing counseling and support. They can also make referrals to other social and financial agencies as needed. - Spiritual support is available to all patients and family.
Chaplains can provide patients and family with spiritual support while also assisting in the relationships with the spiritual community as an advisor. - Bereavement services are offered to the family for up to one year after the loss of a loved one.
Weekly grief groups, and grief literature are provided for families. A licensed professional counselor will also be made available to families. - Volunteer staff offer their time and services to families.
A trained staff of caring volunteers offer their time, companionship, bereavement services, or even light housekeeping and yard work to patients and families. They are an invaluable resource in a time of need.
You probably still have questions about your loved one, but maybe you aren't sure which questions to ask?
We know that it can be frightening to care for an ailing loved one, maybe you're not sure you're making the right choices. Heart'sWay Hospice is here to help you answer the questions, guide you through the insurance process, and be there for you and your family now, and in the future.
Begin by calling HeartsWay to speak with one of our professional care specialists. There is no risk or commitment, just the opportunity to speak with someone who can help. You'll find that Heart'sWay Hospice will be there for you and your family – every step of the way.
