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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Family Care Hospice - 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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Family Choice Palliative & 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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Family First 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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Free Spirit 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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G and S 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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Garnet 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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Gateway Hospice - 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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Gateway Hospice is located in Tucson, Arizona and provides care for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Pima

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At Gentiva Hospice, we are committed to being faithfully by the side of those in our communities who need our help. Through physical, emotional and spiritual support, we help patients live with the dignity and grace they deserve – and families make the most of every moment.

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  • Pinal

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Gentle Touch Palliative & 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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Gerinet Palliative Care is located in Tucson, Arizona and provides care for patients who are entering their final stages of life.

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  • Pima

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Golden Canyon 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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Golden 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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Golden Gate 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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Golden Rose 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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Golden Year 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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Offering compassionate, supportive hospice care in Prescott, Arizona. Our nursing team is dedicated to helping all those we serve feel loved, valued and at peace.

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  • Yavapai

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Good Shepherd 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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Grace is a team of local experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers specializing in home hospice for the Tucson community.

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  • Pima

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Haven Hospice provide advanced end-of-life healthcare in the comfort of our patient’s home – whether it is a private residence, nursing home or assisted living facility.

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  • Graham

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At Haven Hospice, we provide advanced end-of-life healthcare in the comfort of our patient's home - whether it is a private residence, nursing home or assisted living facility.

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  • Maricopa

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At Haven Hospice, we provide advanced end-of-life healthcare in the comfort of our patient's home - whether it is a private residence, nursing home or assisted living facility.

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  • Pima

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Heart of Healing Hospice works as a united team to help individuals facing advanced illness's live more fully, in comfort, with spiritual support & dignity.

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  • Maricopa
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Our Mission at Highgate Senior Living is to help every resident live each day to the fullest, regardless of age or ailments.

Not all senior living communities are created equal. We hope you’ll consider a move to ours.

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  • Coconino

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Holy Cross Hospice is committed to providing specialized care designed for people in the last phase of an incurable illness.

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  • Maricopa