Dispelling The Myths

Hospice Does:

Hospice does provide care for persons nearing the end of life…. Because people matter to the moment of their life.
Hospice does provide a professional team of physicians, nurses, social workers and spiritual counselors, in order to assist the family with any physical, emotional, financial spiritual or social problems that may arise. The Hospice team also includes certified nursing assistants for personal care and volunteers for comfort, respite and companionship.
Hospice does provide therapies and medications to support the patient with comfort and dignity
Hospice does provide care at no cost to the patient and family through Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance programs.
Hospice does work directly with the patient, the family and the physician of their choosing as part of a team of caregivers, to promote quality of life and hope during the transition through the process of death.
Hospice does provide care for the entire family, including bereavement support for the family and significant others for the 13 months after death.
Hospice does provide 24 hours a day availability and support to patients and families.
Hospice does provide care to every person meeting Medicare hospice criteria.