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“A Special Way of Caring”
When a person is seriously ill, there may come a time when continued medical
treatment aimed solely at a cure is no longer beneficial.
It then becomes important to focus attention on the physical, spiritual, social,
emotional, and financial needs of that person and their
family – this is the philosophy of the hospice concept.
The purpose of hospice is to provide support and care for an individual in the
last phases of their disease,
so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible. Comfort means to be
free from pain without loss of
mental faculties – a holistic approach which affirms life and family and dignity
in death. It keeps families
together at difficult times and offers the support necessary to deal with life’s
issues.
Our trained medical professionals and volunteers understand that loving, caring
for, and letting go of someone
are often the hardest challenges in life we face. That’s why our team is
structured
to meet each client’s needs regardless of diagnosis, race, age, sex, or
religious preference.
Who Qualifies for Hospice Care?
Residents of Otero County
Referred by primary physician
Limited life expectancy, usually 6 months or less
Relative/friend available to assist them in the home 24 hours/day
How do I
pay for the services?
Medicare
Medicaid
Champus \ Tricare
Private Insurance
Private Pay
Hospice Services Include:
Palliative
Care….Pain and symptom control
Interdisciplinary Team Approach - which includes physicians,
registered nurses, social workers, clergy, dietician, home care aides,
volunteers, speech, occupational, and physical therapists.
Medications related to the terminal illness
Equipment and supplies needed
Training for the caregivers in the home
Bereavement services for surviving family members
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