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Hospice is an affirmation of life that focuses on comfortable, pain-free care when a loved one is faced with a terminal illness.
For many of us, some of our biggest fears include being alone at the end of our life. Being alone in unfamiliar surroundings, away from family and loved ones, hooked up to machines and in pain. But there is another option for end-of-life care that is available to all of us. An option that allows us to remain at home, surrounded by those we love, with our pain and symptoms well managed, so that we can fully enjoy the time we have left. An option that provides compassion, respect, and dignity to each individual, known as In-Home Hospice Care.
CompassionCare Hospice focuses on allowing our patients to maintain the best quality of life possible. While curative treatments have been discontinued for your life-limiting illness, we understand that you as a person are more than your disease and our goal is to help you make the most of the time you do have. In-home hospice care is provided to you in your home, wherever that may be. In-Home hospice care consists of a team of professionals that look after your medical care, provide pain and symptom management, and attend to your emotional and spiritual well-being. Hospice also lends support to family members and caregivers throughout, and after, a loved ones’ hospice journey.
In most common home hospice situations, the primary caregiver to the patient is a family member who attends to daily needs. We understand that being a caregiver can be a daunting task, and at times, you may feel overwhelmed. That is why a vital part of the care we provide is centered around supporting everyone involved with a patient, including family, loved ones and caregivers. Many different forms of support are offered under in-home hospice care. Nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNA’s), and physician attend and oversee a patient’s care on a regular basis. Social workers and counseling services are available for both the patient and family/caregiver, and are an important part of hospice team. Chaplains are available for spiritual visits and accommodations can be made for volunteer assistance, as well.
Hospice staff are available 24 hours per day to address the needs of our patients and their family. Our office operates within normal business hours, however we have a full team of professionals that are available 24/7 to respond promptly to your needs.
At CompassionCare Hospice, we provide the physician services you would expect of hospice and go above and beyond to provide premier care for our patients. The patient’s Primary Care Physician remains the director of their care, and our staff works to keep them informed of the patient’s condition, wants, and needs. Working in conjunction with our Medical Director, our clinical team provides all necessary education and home visits that are outlined in each care plan.
Care plans for pain and medication coordination are essential aspects of hospice care. We work with your loved one to understand their needs, and then we create a strategy for pain and symptom management throughout their time with us. Our nurses will administer the necessary medications and treatments during their home visits to keep your loved one as comfortable as possible.
There are few things that are more dehumanizing than being treated like just another number. At CompassionCare Hospice, we create individualized care plans that treat your loved one as a human being. Our nurses and nurse aides add a personal touch to their daily care plans, so you can rest assured your loved one is in good hands.
It is an understatement to say dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult. That is why CompassionCare Hospice is committed to providing bereavement services to families of loved ones. You will meet with a qualified bereavement coordinator during the admission process and will receive their support throughout the entire hospice care process.
Just as important as the physical needs, social and spiritual support are prioritized during the care process. Our Medical Social Workers are available to help you navigate the required paperwork associated with the admission process to hospice care. Also, should you have a religious affiliation, our chaplain and bereavement teams will assist you with spiritual needs during end of life and any special arrangements you prefer, such as funeral arrangements and memorial services.
In addition to the knowledgeable care team, CompassionCare Hospice has a dedicated volunteer staff available for our hospice patients. Our volunteers are compassionate, friendly individuals aimed to providing extra care for your loved one. These volunteers go for walks, read to patients, create personalized crafts, or simply provide conversations. Our volunteers are also available to offer you and your family support through the grieving process.
The cost of medication can put an undue burden on a patient’s family. Luckily, CompassionCare Hospice will handle the costs associated with medication, medical equipment, and other supplies related to the patient’s terminal diagnosis. We are well-equipped to coordinate with insurance companies to ensure all medical supplies are readily available.
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CompassionCare Hospice offers individualized in-home hospice care, allowing patients a peaceful end-of-life experience in a familiar and secure environment. We provide a full spectrum of hospice services uniquely designed for each patient.
CompassionCare Hospice prides itself by partnering with the We Honor Veterans Program. We have a team of highly-trained individuals who work with our Veteran patients during their time of need.
