Senior Resources – Hospice

December 17, 2023 SrSupport Comments Off on Senior Resources – 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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The vision of Harmony Community Healthcare is to provide enriching education and embracing loving care for individuals, families, and our community that positively transforms and enriches their view and experience of severe illness and the end of life journey.

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  • Pima

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Desert Rose Hospice Care is located in Scottsdale,Arizona and provides care for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Always caring. Always here. We stand ready to provide the hospice and palliative care services you want.

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  • Maricopa

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

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  • Maricopa

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Dignity Hospice was built on the foundation of family, love and care.

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  • Maricopa

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Divine Hospice is dedicated to provide high quality and compassionate end of life care to patients and their families facing life limiting illness to reduce physical pain of the patient and emotional suffering.

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  • Maricopa

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At Doctor’s Choice Hospice, we focus on promoting our patients’ comfort and happiness.

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  • Maricopa

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

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  • Yavapai

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Eden Hospice understands that the experience of someone diagnosed with end-stage cardiac disease is very different than that of someone with cancer or pulmonary disease.

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  • Graham

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Eden Hospice understands that the experience of someone diagnosed with end-stage cardiac disease is very different than that of someone with cancer or pulmonary disease.

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  • Cochise

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Elements of Elder Care is a full-service agency committed to helping you or your aging loved ones with in-home care. We have been serving the Greater Phoenix, Arizona communities for over 10 years.

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  • Maricopa

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We are passionate about raising the standard of hospice care.

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  • Maricopa

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Elite Hospice Services is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides care for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Elite Royalty Healthcare 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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Emblem Hospice was created by seasoned hospice professionals who are committed to providing care that exceeds expectations.

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  • Maricopa

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Emblem Hospice was created by seasoned hospice professionals who are committed to providing care that exceeds expectations.

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  • Maricopa

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Emblem Hospice was created by seasoned hospice professionals who are committed to providing care that exceeds expectations. We seek to support the integrity and dignity of all people, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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  • Maricopa

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Emblem Hospice West is located in Avondale,Arizona and provides care for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Emperor Hospice of Arizona 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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Empress Care Hospice is located in Phoenix, Arizona and provides care for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Maricopa

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Patients and families will experience end of life holistically supported as they encounter meaningful opportunities for growth in intimacy and peace.

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  • Maricopa

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At Everest Hospice, we are committed to serving the families in our community with compassion, knowledge and quality support. We provide the best and most personal care in the hospice industry.

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  • Maricopa

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

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  • Maricopa

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Faith Hospice offers a team approach to hospice care that supports the physical, spiritual, social and emotional needs of our patients and their families.

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  • Maricopa

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Since 2017, Family Care Home Health & Hospice has been recognized by the Arizona Department of Health as one of the best home healthcare agencies available.

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  • Mohave