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6047 Tamp Ave, Suite 209, Tarzana, CA 91356
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855-744-1980
855-744-1980
“You matter because of who you are. You matter to the last moment of your life, and we will do all we can , not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.”
— Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of the first modern hospice
What is Hospice?
Hospice care is a special kind of care that focuses on the quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. Hospice care provides compassionate care for people in the last phases of incurable disease so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible.
The hospice philosophy accepts death as the final stage of life: it affirms life, but does not try to hasten or postpone death. Hospice care treats the person and symptoms of the disease, rather than treating the disease itself. At Saint Iness, we work together to manage symptoms so that a person’s last days may be spent with dignity and quality, surrounded by their loved ones.
The hospice philosophy accepts death as the final stage of life: it affirms life, but does not try to hasten or postpone death. Hospice care treats the person and symptoms of the disease, rather than treating the disease itself. At Saint Iness, we work together to manage symptoms so that a person’s last days may be spent with dignity and quality, surrounded by their loved ones.
What does hospice care provide?
At Saint Iness Hospice, we provide:
- Supportive living environment
- 24/7 nursing care
- Physician services
- Social Workers
- Personal Care Aides
- Manage of terminal illness
- Medication, medical supplies
- Educational opportunities
- Counseling services
- Medicare/Medi-Cal
- Private Insurances/HMO
- Routine home care
- Continuous care
- Respite program
When is it time for hospice?
A person does not have to be bedridden or in their final days of life to receive hospice care, and is most beneficial when the patient and family can receive care early to take advantage of the many benefits hospice care can offer. It can be used for months, as long as medical eligibility is met.
Hospice should be considered when:
- There is a significant decline in physical and/or cognitive status despite medical treatment. This may include increased pain or other symptoms, substantial weight loss, extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, or weakness.
- The goal is to live more comfortably and forego the often physically debilitating treatments that have been unsuccessful in curing or halting a life-threatening illness.
- Life expectancy is 6 months or less, according to physicians.
- The person is in the end stage of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
6047 Tamp Ave, Suite 209, Tarzana, CA 91356
Call Us Now at
855-744-1980
Email Us at
info@saintinesshospicecare.com
