Thank you for being such a competent and caring company. All of you remained calm, even when I was scard and uncertain. You showed acceptance of me, my friends, my dog, and my life - and that made me feel safe. You listened when I talked, and always knew the questions I needed answers to ~ even when I didn't know I had them. You reassured us all and gave us the tools and knowledge to make the best decisions and take the right actions. Your guidance has made this entire experience a bit easier.
May your tenderness never be abused, your cheer never dampened and may your halos never tarnish.
You have been our star and may it always shine brightly.
From: A patient and his caregivers
Our Approach
We understand the needs of patients and families facing life-limiting illness. We personalize our care to help meet those needs during emotional times. Through our support network, we fill in the gaps that are so difficult for an individual or family to tackle alone. It’s a body, mind and soul approach, that gives crucial attention to mental and physical well being.
We coordinate care between physicians and provide social workers and home health aides to handle care at home, or in another setting. Beyond the day-to-day care staff, we also keep families' clergy members informed about needs and offers volunteers who provide emotional support through laughter and tears. Managing the various needs of a prolonged illness can be challenging, but our network of professionals can take on the complicated aspects of care leaving the more time for the patients and families to deal with the other meaningful aspects of life.
Living life with meaning and dignity
The ability to stay in a home or other comfortable setting is by far preferable, for most people. That’s why the trend for in-home hospice care is growing, giving individuals the opportunity to be free from pain and still be with family and friends.
In these home settings, we provide access to physicians and pharmacists, as well as an interdisciplinary team, to help plan and coordinate treatment. The essentials of care are never forgotten--we can provide everything from medical equipment to services for pain management and symptom control.
The mind, body and soul
Our partners work together to provide a consistent, compassionate level of support—it’s a commitment to meaningful personalized attention during each and every visit. Our staff are committed to helping individuals with life-threatening illnesses because they want to help. It’s a hard time for everyone involved, but it doesn’t have to be devoid of personal meaning.