Care of the Hospice Client
Hospice home care focuses on providing comfort and support for individuals with terminal illnesses in the familiar surroundings of their home. Here’s what’s typically involved:
Personalized Care Plan:
LisaCares NH works with your hospice team’s care plan which is tailored to meet the client’s needs, including comfort management, symptom control, and emotional support.
Multidisciplinary Team:
The care team often includes doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers who provide medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Medical Equipment and Supplies:
LisaCares NH can assist with the use of the client’s medical equipment such as a hospital bed or wheelchair to ensure the comfort of the client.
Bereavement Services:
After the patient’s passing, hospice teams often provide grief support and resources for the family.
Hospice care emphasizes quality of life and dignity, ensuring that patients and their families feel supported during this challenging time. Would you like more details on any specific aspect of hospice care and what LisaCares NH can provide?
FAQ’s: Hospice Care
What is hospice care?
Hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life for individuals with terminal illnesses, rather than curative treatments.
Who qualifies for hospice care?
Typically, patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician, are eligible.
Where is hospice care provided?
It can be offered at home, in hospice centers, hospitals, or nursing homes.
What services are included?
Comfort measures, emotional and spiritual support, assistance with daily activities, and bereavement counseling for families.
How is hospice care paid for?
Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover hospice care for eligible patients. (At this time, LisaCares NH does not take insurance assignment.)
