FAQs

We provide care in a variety of places including: Patient’s home or apartment Friend or relative’s home Assisted living Nursing home Short-term, inpatient hospital Senior living

Hospice patients may require differing intensities of care. These levels include: Routine care Respite care Crisis care General inpatient care This brief article provides a more detailed explanation of these levels of care.

These are the most common end stage diseases associated with hospice care: Cancer Cardiovascular diseases CHF/CAD Liver/renal disease Pulmonary disease COPD/emphysema AIDS/HIV Neurological diseases Stroke Coma Parkinson’s Alzheimer’s Dementia

The symptoms below may mean that hospice care is right for your family. Increased pain Shortness of breath Frequent infections Recurrent hospitalizations Weight Loss Decline in ability to function Cognitive decline Non-healing wounds

Hospice provides its presence and specialized knowledge during the dying process but does nothing to either speed up or slow down the dying process.

This useful article provides detailed information on eligibility and indications of when hospice care is needed.

Our nurses and doctors are up to date on the latest medications and devices for pain and symptom relief. Using a combination of medications, counseling and therapies, most patients can attain a level of comfort [...]

Usually not. It is our goal to help patients be comfortable and alert by constantly consulting with the patient. We have been successful in reaching this goal.

No. While some religious organizations have started hospices, we serve a broad community and do not require patients to adhere to any particular set of beliefs.

Yes, our bereavement program offers spiritual and emotional support to family members after the death of their loved one for 13 months. The amount of contact is determined by the needs and wishes of the [...]