Here are some of the services that we can offer you: Hospice Care Medications, Supplies and Respite Care Bereavement Programs Speaker's Bureau   Hospice Care: You have access to a complete healthcare team, including our medical director, nurses, home health aides, spiritual and bereavement coordinators, social workers, and volunteers. We put you in control of decisions that affect your quality of life. We will use our expertise and experience to manage your pain or other symptoms using the latest products, technology, and equipment. We can help you and your loved ones deal with fear of the unknown and anxiety that sometimes occurs when living with a chronic, progressive illness. Our on-call nurse is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to your needs. Return to Top Medications, Supplies and Respite Care: Medications – medications used to manage the hospice diagnosis are covered in full for patients with Medicare and most private insurances. Durable Medical Equipment and supplies – also are fully covered under Medicare and most other insurances when provided for the hospice diagnosis. Respite Care – Medicare beneficiaries may utilize a five day stay at no charge in one of our contracted nursing facilities to provide a break for the caregiver. Bereavement Programs: Bereavement Care – Community bereavement counselors provide individual bereavement support to surviving loved ones for 13 months following the patient’s death. In addition we offer Adult and Children’s support groups which are open to the public. Return to Top Speaker's Bureau: Choose from a variety of health related topics: In addition to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for the incurably ill and their families, Community Hospice and Palliative Care (Community) is committed to increasing public awareness and understanding of various health related topics. Members of the Community Speakers Bureau are available to accommodate small and large groups for day and evening presentations. The following topics are offered free-of-charge. HOSPICE... A SPECIAL KIND OF CARING - Hospice is choosing life over death within the confines of an incurable illness. Community provides a comprehensive program which enables the patient to live each day in the peace and comfort they deserve. Our team concept places an emphasis on palliative care (state-of-the-art relief of pain and other distressing symptoms related to the illness). Community believes the quality of life and dignity of the individual become the primary concern when physical healing is no longer achievable. By providing competent, caring attention to both physical and emotional needs, Community helps our patients live every day to the fullest... COPING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS - One of life's most devastating experiences is the death of a loved one. Grief that accompanies loss affects us physically, emotionally and spiritually. It is said that time heals all wounds. However, time alone does not heal our broken hearts and battered spirit. We need to make a conscious decision to express our sorrow; to talk about our thoughts and feelings. Community grief recovery programs help surviving loved ones learn about how to face the challenge of grieving and how to grow from the experience. ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES...ALL PATIENTS HAVE RIGHTS - Advance Medical Directives protect the patient's rights, give the physician guidelines and help families avoid making difficult decisions. Advance directives are essential in protecting the right to accept or refuse medical care. If a patient becomes unable to communicate his/her medical choices, a designated surrogate can carry out the patient's health care wishes. Durable Power of Attorney for health care decision making, Living Wills, and Do Not Resuscitate Directives will be described and compared. OTHER TOPICS AVAILABLE: INFORMED CONSENT...RIGHT TO KNOW ISSUES VALUES HISTORY IN MAKING ADVANCE DIRECTIVE CHOICES PATIENT PRIVACY RIGHTS Return to Top

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