VitalCaring’s hospice services provide much-needed support during an emotionally challenging time. Hospice services may include skilled nursing care for pain and symptom management, as well as nonclinical assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Hospice can help with obtaining and setting up medical equipment, supplies, and medication. Other services – including spiritual and emotional support, companionship, and assistance with light housekeeping – can make all the difference. Services include:
VitalCaring’s interdisciplinary team of clinicians and other healthcare professionals works closely together to coordinate care and services and provide guidance and support. Our specially trained team meets with patients and their family members to determine goals and plan of care, designed to help the patient to live as fully as possible while remaining comfortable at home surrounded by their loved ones. Our team is committed to ensuring hospice services are implemented in an environment of compliance, quality and excellence.
Our Medical Director provides oversight of the hospice team and is available to consult with the patient’s physician.
Nurses offer specialized knowledge and experience in the management of pain and other symptoms and are available to address all hospice concerns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Social Workers provide emotional support to patients and families including identifying local services and resources for additional support.
Spiritual Counselors and chaplains are available to support the patient and family’s personal beliefs and traditions, regardless of religious affiliation.
Hospice Aides are available to assist with bathing and other personal care needs as well as helping the patient with any activity or exercise needs. They may also attend to light household chores such as making beds, preparing meals, and doing laundry, as well as other tasks as assigned by the nurse.
Volunteers offer a compassionate and caring presence to the patients, family, and caregivers as well as providing the necessary organizational and administrative work to that supports the overall hospice program.
Bereavement Counselors are available for support and assistance to family members during hospice care and through the first year of bereavement.
Frequent Hospitalization
Increased Assistance with Daily Activities
Decreased Energy
Weight Loss or Decreased Appetite
Multiple/Recurrent Infections
End of Life Symptoms
