Compassionate Hospice
Providing comfort and support during end-of-life care for you and your loved ones.
Embracing Comfort: Our Compassionate Approach to End-of-Life Care
We embrace comfort as the foundation for our approach to end-of-life care. We prioritize the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each patient, offering personalized support that fosters dignity and peace throughout their journey. With compassion at our core, we ensure every individual receives the comfort and care they deserve.
Hospice Services
Discover our comprehensive services tailored for Hospice Patients, prioritizing comfort and well-being through personalized care, fostering dignity and peace throughout their journey.
Our Hospice Nursing Team will assess and implement an individualized plan of care that encompasses all aspects of your health needs. This includes things such as:
- Education for you and your loved ones
- Pain Management
- Comfort Care Measures
- Medication Management
- Catheter Maintenance
- Symptom & Disease Management
- Wound Maintenance
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
Our Medical Director and Associate Physician oversee the clinical care of all hospice patients. The care team consults with the Medical Director for symptom management, pain management, and medication management. They conduct new certifications and recertification for hospice eligibility. We offer:
- Symptom Management
- Recertification
- Pain Management
- Eligibility
- Overall Clinical Care
At Harbors Home Health and Hospice, we understand the unique challenges families face when caring for a child with a life-limiting illness. Our pediatric hospice care provides compassionate, comprehensive support tailored to meet the needs of both your child and your family.
- Medication Management
- Pain and Symptom Management
- Care Coordination
- Grief and Bereavement Support
- Home Medical Equipment
- 24/7 On-call Support
Our Social workers can counsel, provide emotional support, and help with financial and planning issues. They provide the link between patients, community resources and their families. We offer:
- Emotional Support
- Council
- Financial Assistance
- Resources
- Patient Advocacy
- End of Life Planning
Our Chaplains offer support in addressing any religious and spiritual concerns that you or your loved ones may have. The Chaplain is not a replacement to direct religious clergy but are available as additional support. Fundamental to holistic care, Chaplain's provide emotional and spiritual support for wherever you or your loved one is at on their path, regardless of your religious or non-religious affiliation. We offer:
- Grieving Process Support
- Spiritual Concerns Mitigation
- Pastoral Care and Coordination
- Family Dynamics
Our dedicated volunteers provide compassionate companionship and emotional support to our hospice patients, enriching their final days with comfort and dignity. Their invaluable contributions help create a nurturing environment, ensuring that our patients and their families receive the care and attention they deserve. Hospice volunteers perform a variety of tasks to support patients, including:
- Companionship
- Light Household Support
- Respite Care
Providing Comfort, Support, and Dignity: Our Commitment to Hospice Care
At Harbors Hospice, we prioritize the well-being and quality of life for our patients. Our compassionate team is dedicated to providing comfort, support, and dignity throughout their journey.
FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Hospice care to help you better understand our services.
Hospice care is a specialized type of care that focuses on providing support and comfort to individuals who are terminally ill. It aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by managing pain and symptoms, offering emotional and spiritual support, and assisting with end-of-life planning.
To be eligible for Hospice care, a patient must have a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. This determination is made by a physician and is based on the patient's medical condition and prognosis. Hospice care is available to individuals of all ages, including children and adults.
Hospice care can be provided in various settings, including the patient's own home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospice centers. The goal is to provide care wherever the patient feels most comfortable and supported. Our team of healthcare professionals will work closely with the patient and their family to determine the most appropriate setting for care.
Hospice care includes a range of services to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. This may include pain and symptom management, nursing care, counseling and emotional support, assistance with daily activities, spiritual care, and bereavement support. Our team will create a personalized care plan based on the unique needs and preferences of each patient.
To access Hospice care, you can contact our team directly or ask for a referral from your healthcare provider. Our dedicated staff will guide you through the process and provide the necessary information and support. We are here to help you and your loved ones during this challenging time.
Bereavement care in hospice is a comprehensive support service provided to family and loved ones of patients who have passed away. It includes emotional support, counseling, and resources to help individuals cope with grief and loss. This service is provided for 13 months after your loved one's passing, ensuring you have the necessary assistance during this difficult period.
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Compassionate Hospice Care Services
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