Professional Hospice care is available for those approaching the end of life. Each staff member is ready to do everything possible for a patient who is going to pass away. There is no easy way to say goodbye to a dear one who will be sadly missed by everyone. The only thing that can be done at this point is to keep them as happy as their time left on Earth will allow them to be. Your loved one should be kept as free of pain as possible. If they choose not to have treatment for a disease they have, and they’re going to leave you in a few months, keep them as comfortable as possible.
There are programs, such as Hospice care for a loved one who is terminally ill, and Palliative care for those who are ill, but not terminal. Part A of Medicare pays for the Hospice care & while the Palliative care offers education on disease management and a 24 hour per day telephone support. When a loved one passes away, Bereavement support services are available to help family members suffering from the grief of losing them. Funeral arrangements must be made, other family members must be contacted, and there won’t be much time to think for a few days.
At the end of that time, extreme grieving can set upon certain members of the family who has always been there helping and taking care of their loved one. They will benefit from the Bereavement support services most of all. They’ll receive mailings for over a year, phone calls to make sure they’re doing okay, along with face to face visits by people who are very concerned for the person grieving. There are also online grieving services to help members of the family deal with their grief in the privacy of their home. Having a compassionate and supportive staff of health care workers administer loving care to your loved one will ensure their last days are spent with people who strive to make the end of life fulfilling.
The person who is ill will be cared for in a clean home where they feel the most comfortable. If you have a loved one needing the care spoken of above, call the number on the screen for more information.
