• How Can Hospice Help My Family and Me?
  We will provide your loved one with medical care and support in the comfort of your own home by licensed and experienced professionals. We communicate on an ongoing basis with your primary physician.

• Why Should I call Hospice for Help?
  *   We are knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms your loved one may experience and we  work closely with your physician to alleviate symptoms to ensure your loved one is  comfortable thus enhancing their quality of life;
  *   Skilled Nurses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
  *   We have a team of knowledgeable licensed professionals from Physicians to Chaplains as well as Volunteers who can assist with any questions or concerns.
  

• How do we know we are ready for Hospice Care?
  When someone you love is confronted with a terminal illness, it is important to talk with your loved one, your family, physician, and with someone who is trained in Hospice Care.    If your loved one wishes to be comfortable and either does not wish to proceed with curative treatments or curative treatments as an option has been exhausted, speaking with a Hospice professional about the benefits of Hospice will certainly assist you in making this difficult decision

• Who pays for the Medications and Durable Medical Equipment?
  Your loved one's Hospice Provider will pay for the medications related to your loved one's terminal illness.    Hospice will also provide the Durable Medical Equipment that is needed such as Oxygen, Hospital Bed, Wheelchair, and Walker.

• What is the financial burden of Hospice Care to my family and me?
  Hospice is a benefit that is covered 100% by Medicare and Medicaid.    Many private insurance companies also have a Hospice Benefit.    Hospice care will never be denied for inability to pay.