“On behalf of my family I want to thank you and all the Regency Hospice folks for the kindness shown to all of us. This year without Mama was made a little easier with your caring and support. Mama loved you all and the times she shared with you, each of you. Thank you for giving her such wonderful care and friendship when she needed it most. “
Hospice Information & Resources
Considered to be the model for quality and compassionate care at the end of life, hospice care involves a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient’s needs and wishes. Support is extended to the patient’s loved ones, as well.
At the center of hospice is the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and that our families will receive the necessary support to allow us to do so. The focus is on caring, not curing, and, in most cases, care is provided in the patient’s home. Hospice services are available to patients of any age, religion, race, or illness.
Learning about hospice and palliative care can help you make the best decisions, even in difficult times. Visit these Web sites for additional information about hospice:
- Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization, supports patients and families coping with end of life issues.
- Medicare covers most hospice services for eligible beneficiaries. For more information about Medicare hospice benefits (PDF 79 KB), you can view a special publication online.