This presentation from Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan, Michigan describes the benefits of hospice care, when hospice care might be appropriate and the geographic area Wings of Hope serves.
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Hospice Care - Is It Right for You or Your Loved One?
1. Is It Right For You Or Your Loved One?
HOSPICE CARE
2. HOSPICE CARE
Hospice care is a form of palliative (comfort-oriented) care
that may be appropriate when
• Quality of life is a priority
• Treatment aimed at curing the illness has ended
• A physician has said life expectancy is approximately 6
months
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3. SYMPTOMS
If you or your loved one is experiencing a number of these
symptoms, hospice care may be appropriate:
• Illness that is chronic or cannot be cured
• Sleeping more
• Frequent pneumonia or other infections
• Frequent trips to the Emergency Room
• Decreased appetite; eating/drinking less
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4. SYMPTOMS
• Weight loss
• Weakness
• Breathing harder
• Pain needing more and more medication
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5. BENEFITS OF CARE
Physical Comfort
Registered Nurse
Medications
Medical Equipment & Supplies
Aromatherapy
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6. BENEFITS OF CARE
Emotional Support
Social Worker
Connecting with community resources
Help with insurance questions
Support for the patient and family
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7. BENEFITS OF CARE
Personal Care
CENA (aid)
Bathing
Teaching family how to care for the patient
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8. BENEFITS OF CARE
Spiritual Support
Spiritual Care Coordinator
Readings
Listening
Music
Praying
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10. WINGS HOME
4-bed ranch-style home
For patients of Wings of Hope Hospice
Last weeks of life
Care delivered by trained volunteers and staff
No cost to stay at the Wings Home
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11. GEOGRAPHIC AREA
All of Allegan County, Van Buren County and surrounding
communities
We come to your loved one, wherever she or he lives,
including nursing homes.
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12. COST OF CARE
No out of pocket cost to the patient or family
Medicare, Medicaid, insurance benefit
Generous community support helps care for those without
insurance
We provide all medications, oxygen, medical supplies and
equipment
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