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Hospice Care: The Hospice Team

 

Each of us is unique and multifaceted. We believe a team of highly trained professionals can bring the best combination of resources to assist you and your family during this challenging time.

Your Physician:  Knows you best and can remain your primary physician

Hospice Medical Director: Is board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and can bring expertise in pain and symptom management when needed. 

Registered Nurse: Generally acts as the Case Manager and ensures that your plan of care is well coordinated and meets you and your family’s unique needs.

Medical Social Worker:  Assesses and develops a plan to assist with emotional, relational and financial needs. Provides supportive counseling.

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists: Provide expertise to ensure maximum physical functioning.

Certified Home Health Aide (HHA):  Provides assistance with bathing and grooming to ensure comfort. 

Dietitian: Is a resource to find foods that are appealing and nutritious, and that are easy to swallow and digest.

Spiritual Counselors & Chaplains:  Serve in a nondenominational capacity to bring consolation and find meaning in life and death.

Bereavement Counselor: Provides support while exploring the meaning of death and experiencing grief.