Patient resides in Seneca or Southwest Huron County. Conditions that are not terminal in nature. A prognosis that does not carry a life expectancy of six months or less. Patient is receiving active treatment for the disease process which is not considered palliative in nature. Absence of a primary caregiver.
Hospice provides comfort measures through pain and symptom management.
The emotional, social, and spiritual needs are also addressed. The Care is provided by the Hospice Team which includes physician, nurses, or social workers, home health aides, religious advisor, and trained volunteers. Hospice care is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and some insurance's. Hospice also receives monies from United Way and private donations. Social Worker visits, Spiritual visits if needed.