Crossroads helps terminally ill individuals and their families spend quality time together during the holidays.
The holidays are a time for enjoying family and friends, honoring traditions and expressing gratitude. They can also be a time of stress, fatigue and financial burden. Hospice can help reduce these.
Did you know?
- Hospice provides specialized care to patients or residents life-limiting illnesses to enable them to participate in holiday activities and festivities.
- Grief support counselors are available 24 hours a day to offer guidance, emotional support or just a shoulder to lean on.
- Hospice provides medications, equipment and supplies at no cost if they are related to the hospice patient's terminal illness. This can relieve financial stress during the holiday season.
- Hospice aides can assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, meal preparation and feedings, which allows the family to focus on holiday preparations.
- Hospice can arrange for respite care, up to five days, allowing the family to attend holiday functions and reduce the stress associated with caring for a terminally ill loved one.
When to think about hospice.
My patient or resident:
- Has a life-threatening disease
- Has a diminished quality of life
- Is no longer benefiting from treatment
- Visits the ER frequently
- Is very uncomfortable in day-to-day living
My patient or resident would benefit from:
- Symptom management
- Pain management
- Reduced stress
- Bathing/grooming assistance
- Emotional and spiritual support
Benefits of hospice:
- Increases quality of life
- Emotional and spiritual support for the family as well
Most terminally ill individuals and their families who receive hospice care say they wish they had known about it sooner. Our medical directors and hospice team are here to help you determine if your patient or resident qualifies for hospice. Use the green Help Bar to speak with a Crossroads team member now or use the form below to make a referral.