Schumpert Health System Hospice Care Schumpert Health System Hospice Care located in Shreveport, LA , is founded on the belief that each individual is a child of God, created in His image and likeness and possessing a dignity which is worthy of reverence, protection and preservation from the moment of conception throughout life. Hospice affirms life by providing the care and support necessary to enhance quality of life.
Hospice care is palliative.
Its aim is to manage pain and other symptoms so that patients can remain comfortable and at an optimal level of functioning. Patients are encouraged to retain control of their own lives and to assist in the decision-making process. The Hospice philosophy emphasizes maintaining patients in their own homes. For patients and families who are facing the exhausting crisis of terminal illness, Hospice offers the most appropriate form of care, and can help patients bring to their lives a sense of comfort, control and completion. Terminal illness affects every member of the family.