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At some point in life, we will all be faced with how to handle a life-limiting illness. The best time to discuss this situation and the services that are available is before an illness strikes.
Hospice is a special form of care that is designed to provide comfort and support for those who are facing a life-limiting illness. It is a compassionate form of caring that promotes dignity and affirms quality of life for the patient, family members, and other loved-ones.
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Thank you so much for all the assistance you gave in Dad's last days on this earth. He left this world just where he wanted to-at home."
Margaret West Freeman
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Who is eligible? Any individual with a terminal illness such as heart disease, pulmonary disease, dementia, Alzheimer's, HIV/AIDS, or cancer is considered eligible for hospice care.
Amedisys' specialized team of hospice professionals works with the patient, family members, and attending physician to develop a plan of care that will best meet the patient's individual needs. The hospice care team consists of:
- The Patient and Family
- Attending Physician
- Hospice Physician
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Home Health Aides
- Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists
- Volunteers
- Bereavement Counselors
- Spiritual Counselors
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