Accord Hospice of The White Mountains
Accord Hospice provides comfort care – not curative care. The hospice team cannot cure the disease. Our goal is to minimize the symptoms caused by the terminal illness and provide the patient with optimal quality of life. Hospice emphasizes the rights of patients and their families and/or caregivers to participate in deciding the care that is appropriate for them.
Hospice is care which is usually delivered at home or in a home-like setting to persons in the final phase of a terminal illness. It neither hastens nor postpones death, but affirms life, emphasizing quality, not length. Hospice empowers patients to live with dignity, alert and pain-free, while involving families and loved ones in giving care. Indeed a major goal is an environment where patients and families have satisfactory mental and spiritual preparation for death.
When Should I Call Hospice?
Many people are not sure when to call Hospice. They sometimes feel that electing hospice means they are giving up; in fact, hospice neither hastens or prolongs death. Rather, it ensures a focus on quality of life and living each moment to its fullest.
Now is the best time to learn more about hospice care and ask questions about what to expect. Although end-of-life care may be difficult to discuss, it is best for loved ones and family members to share their wishes long before it becomes a concern. By having these discussions in advance, uncomfortable situations can be avoided. Instead, educated decisions can be made that include the advice and input of loved ones.
Consider Hospice For:
A diagnosis of terminal illness
Prognosis of six months or less
At Accord, we work very closely with Physicians, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Communities, and others to make hospice a seamless transition. Feel free to contact our office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
What does hospice care provide?
Our dedicated and experienced staff members share common values, vision, and purpose. We strive to be exceptional partners in care with a focus on your individual needs.
Who Pays For Hospice?
Hospice Care is covered 100% by Medicare, Medicaid, and many insurance policies. There are many diagnoses that qualify for hospice care including: heart disease, dementia, renal disease, cancer, and general debility. There is no limit to the time a patient can remain on hospice, provided they continue to meet eligibility criteria.
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