LIFE’S STAGES

End of Life care

People with serious illnesses who have been determined to have six months or less to live if the disease runs its normal course.

End of Life care

Pain and symptom management available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

A customized plan of care

Emotional and spiritual support for patient and family

Teaching and coaching for caregivers

Medications, supplies, equipment

Assistance with accessing community resources and navigating the healthcare system

Grief support for family

End of Life care

Medicare (Part A) Hospice Benefit

Medicaid

Most private insurances

VA Benefits

End of Life care

Hospice Physician

Primary Care Physician

Registered Nurse & Certified Nurses Aides

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

Chaplains

Bereavement Team

Trained Volunteers

End of Life care

Anywhere that the patient calls home. This includes private residences, nursing homes, and care facilities.

End of Life care

Not usually.
The focus of end of life care is on comfort, rather than curing, and enhancing quality of life.

End of Life care

As long as the patient continues to meet the hospice criteria of a terminal illness.