How ADH's In-Home Hospice Helps
While the patient's family physician remains in charge of the medical care, Hospice workers - both volunteers and trained professionals - provide other special services.
Nursing
- Nursing care is given in the home, and as often as is necessary. Emergency home visits are also available 24-hours a day.
Social Services
- A trained social worker helps the patient and family cope with the financial and emotional stress of terminal illness.
Home Health Aides
- A home health aide helps with the patient's personal care and assists with essential household chores.
Volunteers
- Community volunteers give their time to help the patient and family with anything (from reading to the patient or going to the grocery store) that will make the situation a little easier.
Medication and Equipment
- Medications and medical equipment which are essential to the patient's comfort are provided through Hospice.
Grief Support
- Counselors and volunteers help family and friends cope with the adjustments of losing a loved one.
Spiritual Help
- A chaplain or minister can give spiritual guidance and emotional support when requested.
