SERVICES

Medical care: Skilled healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, provide medical care to manage pain and symptoms, administer medications, and address the physical needs of the patient.

Emotional and psychosocial support: Trained counselors, social workers, or chaplains offer emotional support and counseling to patients and their families, addressing their psychological, spiritual, and social needs.

Palliative care: Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and relieving pain, rather than attempting to cure the underlying illness. Palliative care techniques are used to manage symptoms and promote the highest possible quality of life for the patient.

Personal care: Home health aides or caregivers assist with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, and other daily activities to maintain the patient’s comfort and dignity.

Respite care: Short-term care services are available to give temporary relief to family caregivers, allowing them to rest or attend to personal needs while their loved one is cared for by hospice professionals.

Bereavement support: Hospice agencies often provide bereavement support to families and loved ones after the patient’s passing, offering counseling and resources to help them cope with grief and loss.

Medical equipment and supplies: Hospice agencies help arrange and provide necessary medical equipment, such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, oxygen supplies, or other assistive devices, to ensure the patient’s comfort and safety at home.

Care coordination: The hospice team collaborates with the patient’s primary care physician and other healthcare providers to ensure consistent and coordinated care.