HOW HOSPICE WORKS

Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill. Your primary physician and our hospice team will work with your loved one and your family to set up a plan of care that meets your loved one's needs. Your plan of care includes hospice services that Medicare regulates.

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If your loved one will benefit hospice care, you'll have our specially trained team and support staff available to help you and your family cope with your loved one's terminal illness.

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In addition, our Hospice Nurse and Doctor can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet symptom management needs (i.e., pain crisis, anxiety, restlessness, nausea) and give you and your family support and care when a situation arises or under certain conditions.

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The hospice benefit allows your loved one and your family to stay together in the comfort of your home, as well as in a nursing home and/or assisted living, unless you need care in an inpatient facility. Hospice care is not a live-in service; however, our team, primarily our nurse, will make visits to provide the comfort and care for your loved one for as long as possible.