Who May be a Candidate for Hospice Services?
Has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disease with a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease process runs its normal course
Plans no further curative care or treatment
Is asking for comfort measures only, such as pain management and symptom control
We Provide:
Medical services by a hospice physician in addition to the patient’s physicians
Nursing visits with hospice-certified RNs
24-hour RNs, on call for questions, emergencies or visits
Medications for symptom control
Medical equipment and supplies
Therapies as needed to enhance quality of life
Social worker services
Home health aide visits
Spiritual support
Volunteer services
Emotional support for patients and family
Grief support for family members