Our Services
Hospice care is a specialized type of care designed to provide support and comfort to individuals who are terminally ill. The primary focus of hospice care is on enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families during the final stages of life. Overall, hospice care is holistic, aiming to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of terminal illness while supporting the patient and their loved ones through the end-of-life process.
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Skilled nursing care is a cornerstone of hospice services. Nurses monitor the patient's condition, administer medications, provide wound care, and offer guidance and support to family caregivers.
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Hospice care focuses on keeping the patient as comfortable and pain-free as possible. This involves managing symptoms such as pain, nausea, and breathing difficulties through medications and other supportive therapies.
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Hospice typically covers the cost of medications related to the terminal illness, as well as necessary medical equipment and supplies.
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Hospice care includes counseling and support services for both the patient and their family members. This can involve social workers, counselors, or spiritual advisors who help patients cope with the emotional and psychological challenges of terminal illness.
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Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and toileting may be provided by hospice aides or caregivers. This helps ensure the patient's comfort and dignity.
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After the patient passes away, hospice services often continue to provide support to the family through bereavement counseling and assistance with funeral planning or other practical matters.
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Our Telecare clinicians are available via phone 24/7/365 to answer questions and dispatch someone to the bedside, if necessary.