Facing a terminal diagnosis is one of the hardest moments for patients and the people who love them. Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health wants families to know that hospice care can bring comfort, guidance, and a stronger focus on quality of life during this time.
Many people believe that starting hospice means death is near, but that is not always the case. Some patients even improve enough to graduate from hospice care. Pemi-Baker hopes to clear up common misunderstandings and help families see how much support hospice can offer.
To receive hospice services, a patient must have a terminal diagnosis with an expected life expectancy of six months or less. This is an estimate, not a deadline. Pemi-Baker encourages families to call as soon as they receive a diagnosis so a hospice consult can be done in the home. This gives the entire family a chance to ask questions, learn about available services, and find out if the patient qualifies. Hospice is covered under Medicare A benefits, which means the hospice provider pays for care related to the terminal diagnosis. 
Hospice care includes a wide range of services. These may involve skilled nursing visits, medical equipment, supplies, medications, social worker support, chaplain services, home health aides, bereavement support for families, and respite care. All services can be provided in the patient’s home or in a facility.
For patients living in a facility, hospice adds an extra layer of support on top of the care already being provided. This helps ensure the patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met in a well-coordinated and personal way.
“Hospice is not about giving up. It is about helping people live their remaining time with as much comfort and dignity as possible, while also supporting the families who walk this path with them,” said Aubrey Engle, RN, Executive Director of Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health.
Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health hopes more families will explore hospice care as a positive and supportive option during a difficult stage of life.
Don’t wait to ask about how our compassionate staff can help your loved ones with the Gift of Hospice Care. To qualify for hospice care patients, families and providers can refer to the program if the patient’s condition is life limiting and the patient is seeking symptom management support at home or in a nursing home/hospital. Our focus is on providing comfort to patients and support to families, with our team available 24/7 to address any concerns. The call is free, and our professionals are ready to assist you! Call us today at 603-536-2232 to learn more.


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