What Is Hospice Care?

Hospice care is focused on improving a patient’s quality of life. In many ways, it is an affirmation of life, giving patients relief from fear, worry, and stress. This can be a difficult time for both patients and their families, and our goal is always to provide comfort for the mind, body, and spirit. Hospice care can be provided in a patient’s home, or the home of a family member or friend, or even in a long-term care facility. In all cases, our caring professionals comfort and dignity.

Key facts for patients and family members to know about hospice care include the following:

*Hospice care is focused on the quality of life and freedom from pain and discomfort.

*Hospice care can include palliative care, as well as other types of care depending on the situation.

*Hospice services may include care provided by many different caregivers, including:

*Chaplains

1.Social workers

2.Nurses and nurses’ aides

3. Hospice volunteers

*Qualifying patients are often covered by private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, offsetting any potential financial burden.

*Hospice care is often delivered in the comfort of a patient’s home, but can also occur in the home of a loved one, or even in an assisted living facility or hospital.

*In addition to providing care for the patient, hospice care can offer vital support and education for family members and other loved ones.

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The Importance of Hospice Care

While palliative care can provide many patients with the comfort and support they require when dealing with serious health conditions and debilitating medical treatments, hospice care is more focused on freedom from pain, and peace. It is a fully integrative treatment option, which can include not only palliative care but also other services tailored to help your loved one enjoy less pain and discomfort during their remaining time. Shining Light Hospice Care also offers care for a patient’s medical needs, their spiritual requirements, and their emotional requirements.

Hospice care is primarily designed for patients who are nearing the end of their life, usually with six months or less expected. This can be a very difficult time, and our goal is to enable each patient to enjoy their remaining time with dignity and comfort, free of pain. Also, hospice care provides help and support for family members and friends.

*24/7 intensive home care for patients

*Support teams trained to offer emotional and spiritual guidance

*A full suite of day-to-day care and activities

*Hospice respite care helps caregivers take a step back while *delivering critical care for patients

 

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