Patients, and families of those, living with a terminal illness are often faced with the difficult decision of choosing care as they near end of life. Many choose hospice to improve their quality of life during their remaining days, while the term may carry a negative connotation for others. The following facts and common misconceptions help diffuse the negative association and highlight the positive benefits of choosing hospice care.
Hospice care is for patients who have a limited life expectancy and wish to have treatment of pain and symptoms rather than curative care. The goal is to make their last days full of comfort and dignity and to meet the patient and family’s needs along the way.
Hospice not only targets the health related needs of the patient, but the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Taking place wherever the patient calls home, hospice is provided by hospice-certified nurses, home care aides, physicians, art and massage therapists, counselors, social workers and volunteers who work together to support both patient and family.
Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio offers the largest scope of home-based health services, including hospice care. The multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals at VNA of Ohio partner with families, physicians and other caregivers to ensure patients comfort and quality care at the end of life. Supporting and respecting the decisions of each patient and family, our goal is to maximize comfort by addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
Learn more about VNA of Ohio hospice services, or call us today at 1-877-698-6264.