Hospice is specialized care recognizing that every person deserves to live the end of their life journey with respect and dignity, pain free and in an environment that promotes quality of life.  Hospice provides a holistic, interdisciplinary team of professionals trained to address physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the person with a prognosis of six months or less, and their family.  The benefits of hospice are greatest when services are provided early so the patient, family and caregiver(s) can be surrounded with a team of committed, compassionate and caring experts.

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HOSPICE CARE:

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• Can be provided wherever a patient calls home

• Can be provided for six months or more as long as the patient remains eligible

• Supports a patient's physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs

• Honors and carries out end of life wishes

• Is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance

• Covers medication, supplies and equipment related to terminal diagnosis