Hospice
Care
Not just a place to die, hospice services encompass a wide range of medical and
social services to assist the terminal patient and their loved ones. Services include pain
management, grief counseling and home health services such as bathing, laundry and
companionship.
Hospices also offer respite services to allow family members to get away for a short
period of time. While these services may be provided in a hospital or nursing facility,
most are made available to the patient in their present home environment. Medicare and
Medicaid will pay for hospice services. If the individual goes to a nursing home or
hospital based hospice, they will be responsible for paying room and board charges.
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documents now available for download.
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