Who do we serve?

• Anyone with a terminal illness, a medical prognosis of six months or less to live, and a desire for Hospice care.
• Anyone who is suffering because of the loss of a loved one and wants help with healing and rebuilding their lives.

How much do you charge?

• We do not charge fees for any of our services.

What is Hospice Care?

For those with terminal illness, Hospice care is comfort care as opposed to curative care. The goal is not, as it is in curative sense, to prolong life no matter what the financial or emotional cost, but rather to promote quality of life for those who are dying. The staff and volunteers at Hospice work closely with local doctors and home healthcare providers to keep patients comfortable but do not provide direct medical care.

Hospice patient care services start with providing families and caregivers with information about caring for patients with a terminal illness. Trained volunteers work to meet the specific needs of patients and their families, providing in some cases companionship for patients or respite services for caregivers, in other cases meal preparation or pet care, and in other cases the loan of equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs

For those who are suffering from the loss of loved one, Hospice’s bereavement services provide support and counseling to people who may be coming to terms with their own or someone else’s terminal illness, as well as those who are grieving for someone who has died. The services are not restricted to the loved ones of hospice patients; some bereaved clients have lost people in traumatic accidents, suicides or homicides, or have lost more than one family member or friend in a short period of time.

Hospice bereavement services start with an acknowledgement that grief is an unpredictable journey that is different for everyone. There is no “right” way to grieve, no timelines, and no specific steps or for “getting over it.” However, our staff and volunteers can help with the design, the choices, and the work of rebuilding a life in spite of the loss. Most bereavement clients are seen for individual counseling. Other options include bereavement support groups, and/or placement with a bereavement services volunteer.