“A Quality Journey for those we love to the end” “Hospice Care Now”

What is Hospice?  Compassionate Approach to the end of life.  Life expectancy is measured in months, rather than years.  Patient  Family Members/Love ones  Experienced clinical team  Dignity  Full Life  Personal control

Time to Choose Hospice When: Any time during life-limiting illness Curative treatments are no longer effective Life expectancy of six months or less Challenges: Patient/Families Accepting diagnosis Lack of knowledge Doctors Accepting diagnosis Loosing contact with patient Trouble conveying information of life expectancy

Time to Choose Hospice “Continued” Advantages: Compassionate care in the comfort of your own home Trained team of clinicians, physicians and volunteers Covered benefit of Medicare, Medicaid and most Commercial Insurances Pharmacy services are included Medical Equipment and Supplies are included Chaplain and Bereavement Services Volunteers (reading, activities, interaction) Respite Care Social Workers

Services that Hospice Provides Registered Nurses Consultant Physicians Nursing Assistants Chaplain Services Social work Services Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy Dietary Counseling Medications Medical Supplies and Equipment Short-term Inpatient Care Respite Care Trained Volunteers Bereavement Support

Hospice does not mean giving up hope Hope is a powerful and every-changing force that continues throughout life and through the dying process. HOSPICE OFFERS HOPE : HOPE that a secure and familiar care setting can be enjoyed HOPE for personal dignity and freedom from unhelpful, and sometimes painful or uncomfortable procedures HOPE for freedom from the fears of isolation, abandonment, loneliness, loss of control and physical pain HOPE that the family will be nurtured and supported, even after the death of a patient. Source: