What is hospice, and what are its benefits?
For those facing a terminal illness, their last wishes often revolve around three simple things: family, comfort and home. The care and support hospice provides prioritizes these wishes so patients can pass in peace and on their own terms.
Top 10 Things to Look for in a Hospice Service
When looking for a hospice provider for a loved one, it’s important to remember that not all providers are created equal. While almost all are Medicare-certified, they can differ in how, where and when they provide services for your loved one and your family.
Hospice Offers New Palliative Care Program
Masonic Village Hospice now offers a Palliative Care, which combines medical, pharmaceutical, dietetic, social work, spiritual and other integrative therapies to provide comfort and quality of life for patients and families when dealing with a life-limiting illness.
Feeling Completely Supported Through Hospice
At first Debra Grove-Mahoney, M.D., felt guilty for bringing Hospice in to care for her father, but after his passing in 2021, she knew it was the right decision. "Everybody’s impression of hospice is that they help you die," she said. "It was NOT that experience."
Providing Comfort and Compassion
Samantha Sheaffer has always been a natural caretaker, and Sonni Boyer loves forming bonds with people. Both CNAs find the work with Masonic Village Hospice rewarding and are grateful for the opportunity to care for patients and their families.
Lucky Until the End
Lilliam Kingsbury died at home on Nov. 30, 2019, after being cared for by Masonic Village Hospice over the span of about 16 weeks. Her family found the compassion and care shown by Hospice team members to the whole family, which included her husband and three sons, was truly remarkable.