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Selecting hospice care is an important choice in the cycle of life. Hospice helps people facing end-of-life desicions to choose how their final days will be spent. The hospice philosophy is that we all deserve to die with dignity, free of pain in a safe and compassionate environment. In our Western culture most prefer not to discuss death. Contemplating one's own death or that of a loved one dredges up fear of the unknown, uncontrolled pain, sorrow, loss of dignity or independence and concern for the family left behind. Hospice is often viewed as giving up hope when it should be a shift from a hope of cure to emphasizing quality of life. Once a patient elects hospice service an individual plan is designed specifically for them, allowing the patient to live as fully and comfortably as possible. |
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Just as a midwife or doctor provides support and care during the birth of a child, hospice provides specialized care and knowledge during the dying process, focusing on the individual patient while supporting their caregiver, family and friends. It is for the person who has a life expectancy of six months or less and would receive no further benefit from curative treatments for their disease. |
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Hospice care is unique. It treats the person, not the disease. Care is delivered 7 days a week by a fully trained and supportive team of professionals and volunteers. Medical care, including pain and symptom management for the patient, support services for family and friends, emotional support and spiritual needs are all addressed in a patient's home, wherever “home” may be. |
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