Hospice. Helps. Everyone.

During November, we honor the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, chaplains, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the hospice patients and families they serve.

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What is Hospice & How Does It Help Everyone?

• a holistic approach designed to provide comfort to the patient when the condition no longer responds to curative treatments, surgery, rehab, medications
• focus is to relieve pain, ease breathing, and support the family through the end-of-life process
• the professionals go to where the patient resides: their home, board & care, assisted living or skilled nursing facility
• paid for by Medicare, Medi-Cal and private insurance

What Is Palliative Care?

• palliative care is available to patients battling a serious illness at any age and at any stage of the disease
• can be provided along with curative treatment
• same holistic approach to comfort with a professional team going to where the patient lives and providing support for family members as well

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To find hospice or palliative care resources in your area, please contact us.