By Shannon Utsey, vCare Hospice Care Facilitator, Certified Death DoulaYou matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life and beyond.Dame Cicely SaundersHospice was founded on this simple but profound value.You matter.
Always.Yet many families still misunderstand what hospice is and how impactful it can be.Hospice helps with care; hospice helps with comfort; hospice helps with anxiety and stress; hospice helps with guidance.
Perhaps most of all, hospice emphasizes adding life to the days we have together, rather than only adding days.After all, no one dreams of spending their final months going back and forth to the ER, sitting in waiting rooms, or getting poked, prodded, and tested until the very last day.Hospices goal is for every family to focus on the person, the relationships, and the little things that mean so much, instead of experiencing the stress and uncertainty around navigating the health care maze alone.Holding a hand, reminiscing about your familys first dog, sharing a laugh, and remembering the name of that hand lotion your mom loved, the one that smelled like roses, are the little things that become time well spent.
Maybe even download that song your dad used to play on the living room record player to sing along with when your brother comes to town next weekend.Support from a great hospice organization empowers you so you can feel all these emotions and cherish a life well-lived.Making that journey gentler, more peaceful, more meaningful, and filled with dignity, compassion, and support for both patients and their families is our mission.Hospice can help best when invited into the home early.
One of the worst misconceptions about hospice is that it means giving up or that death must be imminent to qualify.One of the worst tragedies is waiting until that last hour to call hospice for an assessment.Sadly, those that wait miss out on months of care, comfort, peace, and support.
Hospice teams are happy to explain the processes whenever and wherever your questions/concerns arise.Our goal is to begin supporting patients and families when curative measures and rehabilitation are no longer part of the plan.Hospice provides comfort-focused care along with emotional, spiritual, and physical support, coming to you wherever you call home.While addressing practical medical, medication, and supply needs such as hospital beds, comfort medications, incontinence supplies, and mobility aids, hospice remains focused on the peace and comfort of our patientthats what matters most.Each patient is supported by a dedicated hospice team that typically includes a Hospice Medical Director Physician, Registered Nurse Case Manager, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Chaplain, Social Worker, and volunteers, all highly trained and specializing in end-of-life support.
With compassionate professionals managing daily care needs in your home, families can focus on what matters most: sharing memories, celebrating meaningful moments, and cherishing time together.If you would like to learn more about hospice services or discuss whether hospice may be appropriate for you or a loved one, please contact us at vCare Hospice.We are here to advocate for you, support you, and help you make informed healthcare decisions every step of the way.It would be our greatest honor to answer any questions you may have.
If we cannot answer your questions or concerns, we will connect you with someone who can.That is our promise to our community.
Disclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Senior Savings Deals.
Publisher: Life Plan Community ( Read More )
Publisher: Life Plan Community ( Read More )
