Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service
Benefits
Hospice will help the patient and the family by:
- Managing pain and distressful symptoms
- Teaching families how to provide comfort and care for their loved ones
- Offering support for problems, questions, medication adjustments or reassurance
24 hours a day
- Covering medications, medical equipment and supplies related to the terminal illness
- Providing assistance with personal care (baths, meals, light housekeeping)
- Helping to strengthen relationships with loved ones
- Assisting with the burdens of decision-making at the end of life
Our Volunteer Program also provides caring members of our community an opportunity
for training to share their skills, talents, and compassion with our patients and
their families.