Compassionate Hands Hospice is a unique care program designed to meet the special needs of terminally ill patients and their families. Compassionate Hands Hospice is not a facility; instead we provide services wherever the patient lives--at home or in a long term care setting.  Hospice helps patients and families cope with the physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual aspects of terminal illness.  Hospice focuses on controlling physical and emotional pain to assure each patient the greatest level of comfort and dignity possible.

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At anytime during a life limiting illness, it is appropriate to discuss all the patient's care options, including hospice.  The earlier that hospice becomes involved, the more it can do to help make the patient's final days, weeks and months as comfortable and satisfying as possible.

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The patient and family should feel free to discuss hospice at any time with their physician.  Most physicians know about hospice and will provide honest information about the appropriateness and benefits of the hospice option.

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How Does Hospice Assure Comfort For The Patient?

Hospice patients are cared for by a team of physicians, nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains and trained volunteers. Each individual provides care based on their area of expertise. Additionally, hospice provides medications, supplies, equipment, and hospitalizations related to the terminal illness--all at no cost to the patient.

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What Kind Of Assistance Does Hospice Provide To The Family?

The process of dealing with the long, progressive illness of a loved one can be made less complex and more manageable with the support of hospice staff.  Hospice team members are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to provide assistance.

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What Is The Hospice Approach To Pain Management?

Almost all physical pain can be controlled with professional medical care.  Our physicians and nurses are up-to-date on the latest medications and methods for pain and symptom relief.  Our chaplains and social workers are available to assist patients and family members with spiritual and emotional pain.

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Will Medications Prevent The Patient From Being Able To Talk Or Know What Is Happening?

Usually not.  The goal of hospice care is to teach the patient and family how to live with terminal illness symptom free, alert and active.  Hospice is very successful at reaching this goal.

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Can A Hospice Patient Decide To Try Aggressive Treatment?

Yes.  A hospice patient can revoke hospice at any time they opt to return to aggressive therapy.

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How Is Hospice Care Paid For?

Hospice is a benefit under Medicare and most private insurance plans.  No patient is ever turned away by Compassionate Hands because of lack of ability to pay.

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How Do I Sign Up For Hospice?

If you or a loved one is seriously ill, you do have a choice regarding care and treatment.  Contact Compassionate Hands Hospice for more information on how we can help.

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