T he hospice philosophy recognizes that every person deserves to live out his or her life with respect and dignity, alert and free of pain, in an environment that promotes quality of life. The hospice concept of care only came to the U. S. in the early 1970's, when the vast majority of terminally ill people were dying in a hospital, often alone and in pain. Hospice providers work with the patient and his or her family to help provide support, compassionate care, pain and symptom management, as well as spiritual and bereavement care.
Hospice provides a TEAM approach to meet the needs of our patients and their families.
At the center of the team are the patients and their families. The team does not move into your home but will provide these services as needed and consistent with the Plan of Care devised by your primary nurse. The home care team provides hospice services in the patient's own home or that of a family member or a friend. Usually there is someone living with the patient acting as the primary caregiver. Sometimes the primary caregiver is a son or daughter and does not live with the patient.