"Hospice services were invaluable to us as a family. We wish we had been informed months earlier about hospice and what they really had to offer during the final stages of life."
No job is too big or too small for the hospice team--it helps in every way it can. This may include:
- Pain relief through medication
- Back rubs and foot massages
- Matters of personal cleanliness and coordination of necessary medical equipment
- "Being there" - to let the patient know he or she is not alone
- Talking openly about feelings
- Assisting with household chores
- Helping to put financial matters in order
- Providing favorite foods or music
encourage patients to be as active and to do as much for themselves
as possible.
May the path you choose bring peace and comfort to your loved one.