Hospice

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Hospice care provides comprehensive support for seniors who are in the final stages of a terminal illness, focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment. The services offered by hospice for seniors typically include:

  1. Pain and Symptom Management: One of the primary aspects of hospice care is to manage pain and other distressing symptoms (like shortness of breath, nausea, and anxiety) to ensure the senior is as comfortable as possible.
  2. Medical Care: Although hospice care is not aimed at curing the illness, it does provide medical care to manage symptoms. This includes administering medications, wound care, and other necessary medical interventions.
  3. Emotional and Spiritual Support: Hospice care addresses the emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. This includes counseling and support from chaplains or spiritual advisors.
  4. 24-Hour Support: Availability of around-the-clock support to address urgent needs or changes in the patient’s condition.
  5. Personal Care Assistance: Help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and toileting, to ensure the patient’s comfort and dignity.
  6. Nutritional Guidance: Assistance with dietary needs and feeding, tailored to the patient’s preferences and abilities.
  7. Family and Caregiver Support: Education and emotional support for family members and caregivers, helping them understand what to expect and how to care for their loved one.
  8. Bereavement Services: Grief and bereavement support for family members, both before and after the patient’s passing. This often includes counseling and support groups.
  9. Coordination of Care: Hospice teams coordinate care among various healthcare providers, ensuring the patient’s needs are met holistically.
  10. Respite Care: Temporary relief for family caregivers, which can be important in preventing caregiver burnout.
  11. Complementary Therapies: Some hospices offer complementary therapies such as massage, music therapy, or aromatherapy to enhance quality of life and ease discomfort.
  12. Medical Equipment and Supplies: Providing necessary medical equipment (like hospital beds, wheelchairs, oxygen) and supplies (like bandages, catheters) as part of the care plan.
  13. Volunteer Services: Volunteers may provide companionship, assist with errands, or offer other forms of support to the patient and family.

Hospice care can be provided in various settings, including the patient’s home, hospice centers, hospitals, or nursing homes, depending on the patient’s needs and preferences. The focus is on respecting the senior’s wishes and ensuring they live their final days with dignity and as little discomfort as possible.

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AVIANT Healthcare is a healthcare services organization.

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  • Gila

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Avida Hospice LLC’s mission is to provide quality comfort care at the end of life’s journey.

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  • Maricopa

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Avra Hospice Care is located in Tucson,Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering theirfinal stages of life.

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  • Pima

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AZ Hospice & Palliative Care Services is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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AZ Hospice Care is a family of healthcare professionals providing constant support to enrich and enhance legacy and quality of life Physically, Spiritually, & Emotionally.

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  • Maricopa

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AZ Superior Hospice Care is guided by a tradition of personal, clinical and technological excellence.

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  • Maricopa

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Azorna Hospice: It's your choice.
We dedicate the appropriate time and resources to making sure that you are receiving the highest quality of care possible.

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  • Maricopa

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It’s so important to have partners who will give you peace of mind. That’s why Banner Health's mission is: making health care easier, so life can be better.

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  • Maricopa

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Banner Hospice is here to assist with care for people nearing the end of their life. We specialize in providing comfort and quality care to patients and their family.

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  • Maricopa

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We are an experienced, Medicare-certified hospice organization that helps improve your loved one's quality of life when cure is no longer an option.

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  • Mohave

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Beacon of Hope Hospice makes it possible to stay at home pain-free and in the company of those who mean the most to you during life-limiting illness.

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  • Mohave

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Beech Hospice is located in Gilbert, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Best Care Hospice is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Best Support Hospice is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Bethell Hospice is located in Mesa, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Billet Health is here to help you and your loved ones discover the sense of peace and fulfillment that each day can hold. We provide support and care for persons in the last phases of a life-limiting illness, so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible.

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  • Mohave

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Billet Health is here to help you and your loved ones discover the sense of peace and fulfillment that each day can hold. We provide support and care for persons in the last phases of a life-limiting illness, so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible.

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  • Maricopa

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Providing compassionate, quality hospice and palliative care services throughout Maricopa County, Arizona

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  • Maricopa

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Blue Haven Hospice Care is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Blue Sky Hospice Care - Phoenix is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Blue Wings Hospice Is located in Tucson, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Pima

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Bright Life Care Hospice Is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Care Plus Hospice Care Is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Caring Angels Hospice is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Caring Hands Palliative and Hospice is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides medical services for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa