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Celebrate National Home Care and Hospice Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time to honor the millions of home care professionals who provide essential health care services to patients and families in their homes. Home care and hospice care are vital for many people who face chronic illnesses, disabilities, or terminal conditions.

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Celebrating National Home Care and Hospice Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time to honor the millions of home care professionals who provide essential health care services to patients and families in their homes. Home care and hospice care are vital for many people who face chronic illnesses, disabilities, or terminal conditions.

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Celebrating National Home Care and Hospice Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time to honor the millions of home care professionals who provide essential health care services to patients and families in their homes. Home care and hospice care are vital for many people who face chronic illnesses, disabilities, or terminal conditions.

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How Hospice Supports Families

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Family caregivers also learn how to provide direct personal care support in ways that are safe and comfortable for both the loved one and the family caregiver. Bereavement Services. Medicare-certified hospices also provide at least six months of bereavement support. This includes what to expect and what to do.

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Why Do Most People Receive Less Time in Hospice than Recommended?

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They were 37% more likely to say they needed more help with personal care. Families who said the hospice referral occurred too late were 119% more likely to express concerns about care coordination. Bereaved family member perceptions of hospice referral when their family member was on hospice for seven days or less.

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What Services Does Hospice Provide?

Seasons Hospice

Nurses usually visit once a week to check their patient’s status and make changes to their care regiment. Personal care support aides can provide non-medical care for your loved one. Personal care and homemaker services. They help patients with tasks like brushing teeth, washing hair, etc.

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Why You Should Start Hospice Sooner Than Later

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But the decision is also empowering, because an array of supportive care and assistance becomes available to both the patient and family. Home health aides for personal care. Spiritual care, whether religious/spiritual related or a life review. Nursing is just the start. Comfort medications delivered to the home.

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