• A concept of care that focuses on increasing the quality of life of terminally ill patients while providing social, emotional, spiritual and financial support to patients and their families
• Compassionate medical care provided in your place of residence.
• A team of experts in your corner every step of the way to provide support and assist patients and their families as they complete life’s journey
• Bereavement support to families following the death of their loved ones
• A Medicare/Medicaid benefit
- Has a life limiting disease with a prognosis of 6 months or less
- Wants to concentrate on enhancing their quality of life by focusing on pain and symptom control instead of curative treatment
- Has someone to care for them in their home and assist with decision making- Has a physician willing to work with the First Choice Hospice team
• Knowing hospice staff are experts in managing pain and other symptoms
• Being able to live comfortably in your home surrounded by your loved ones with better quality of life
• Knowing Medicare pays for services and medications related to your qualifying hospice diagnosis at no out of pocket expense
• Your hospice team will provide ongoing support for your family and loved ones
• Not having to fear facing the end of life alone
• Resources to provide education and advice to help loved ones become competent caregivers
• Nurse on call 24/7 to answer questions and make visits
• Hospice bridge program designed to support patients and educate potential patients even if they are not receiving any services
Nurses
Hospice Aides
Social Worker
Chaplain
Physician
Nurse Practitioner
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Trained Volunteers
