Where compassion meets care, every step of the way.
Expert Support When You Need It Most Along Tailored Services for Patients and Families.
Personalized Care in Your Preferred Setting & Empowering Patients with Dignity and Comfort.
Memorial Family Hospice & Palliative Care aims to:
Hospice services routinely covered by insurance include:
Skilled registered nurses provide wound care, medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family education
Certified nursing assistants provide assistance with activities of daily living
Licensed clinical social workers offer counseling and referrals to community resources.
Non-denominational chaplains provide spiritual and bereavement support.
Trained volunteers provide companionship per patient requests
Bereavement counselors are available up to 12 months after the death of a patient.
Short-term care at hospice appropriate facilities, including respite and inpatient care for symptom management.
Hospice offers high quality, compassionate care to people who can no longer benefit from curative treatment. The typical hospice patient has a life expectancy of 6 months or less.
Patients benefit from Hospice when there has been a rapid health decline, despite aggressive treatment.
The patient is usually referred to hospice by a physician, but referrals can come from a family member or any other source.
Hospice care can dramatically and positively impact quality of life. The goal is to empower the individual by providing knowledge and information to facilitate decision-making.
Our clinical staff are experts in symptom management and pain control. They are passionate in providing the highest standard of comfort and care. They are committed in providing both patient and caregiver education and consultation.
Counseling and spiritual support is available to the patient as well as the family members.
Tailored spiritual support that is based on the patient’s religion, values and beliefs.
A hospice care team is made up of various professionals who work together to provide comprehensive,
compassionate care to patients and their families. The team typically includes:
Oversee the medical care of the patient, manage symptoms, and coordinate with other team members. They may be the patient's primary care doctor or a hospice medical director.
Provide direct patient care, manage medications, and assist with symptom control. They are often available 24/7 to address urgent needs.
Offer emotional support, assist with practical needs, and help with planning, such as financial or legal issues. They also provide counseling and support for both patients and families.
Addresses the spiritual or emotional needs of the patient and their family, regardless of religious background. They provide counseling, support, and rituals as desired.
Help with personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, and mobility, providing hands-on support to the patient.
Offer companionship, respite for caregivers, and assistance with non-medical tasks. They provide an extra layer of support and can help with practical needs or simply be present.
Ensure the correct medications are prescribed, manage pain and symptoms effectively, and provide guidance on medication use and interactions.
Support families during and after the patient’s passing, helping them cope with grief and loss.
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