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The end of life should be about living the way you choose. That’s why at Traditions Health, we care for the whole person, providing support and comfort to patients in the place they call home.
Learn more about why Traditions Health is the best choice for hospice care.
How Traditions Health Stands Out
- 16 years of proven satisfaction and superior clinical outcomes.
- National scale with a hometown feel.
- 73 Joint Commission accreditated hospice branches and industry-recognized care programs.
- More than 70 branches partner with We Honor Veterans to support the veteran community.
- Specialty programs offering additional support to those with specific diagnoses.
Benefits of Hospice Care
Hospice can make a profound difference and help maximize quality of life. Hospice is ideally suited to care for patients in the last six months of life. The earlier a person begins hospice care, the more it can help.
Symptom Management
Our team will provide the symptom and pain management needed to help you remain in your home environment, surrounded by the people you love.
Reduced Hospitalizations
Hospice care helps reduce physician
visits, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations. This decreases stress on the patient and caregiver by allowing the patient to receive the end of life care they need at home.
Equipment & Supplies
You will receive all medications, medical equipment, and supplies needed as they relate to your hospice diagnosis -- helping you maintain comfort, dignity, and independence during this time.
Bereavement Support
Our bereavement team provides support for the patient’s loved ones during the grief process.
Margaret's Story
By their own admission, Margaret and her daughter never knew much about hospice. However, they soon learned that the end-of-life care provided by Traditions focuses less on dying and more on improving Margaret's quality of life after being diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.
FAQs
What is hospice care?
Hospice care focuses on caring for the patient, not curing them. Our hospice care team provides symptom and pain management while attending to the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs. Our goal is to reduce pain and suffering, promoting comfort and quality of life.
Who is eligible to receive hospice care?
A patient who has a life-threatening or terminal illness is eligible for hospice care when a physician makes a clinical determination that their life expectancy is six months or less if their disease process runs its normal course. The patient must also decide that they no longer wish to receive curative treatment but wish to receive comfort measures only during this end-of-life journey.
Do I need to have an order from my doctor to receive hospice care?
Yes, your physician must order hospice care. A physician may order hospice care for a patient when they determine that the patient has a life-threatening or terminal illness and that their life expectancy is less than six months if the disease follows its normal course.
When should I start hospice care?
Unfortunately, many people wait until the final weeks or days of life to begin hospice care. You should have a conversation with your physician to determine where you are in your end-of-life journey. If your physician estimates that your life expectancy is six months or less if your disease process follows its normal course, you could benefit from hospice services. The earlier you receive hospice care, the more you and your loved ones are able to benefit from the care our hospice team provides.
Do you have to live in a private residence to receive hospice care?
Hospice care is provided where the patient resides. Whether it is a private residence, an assisted living facility, a skilled nursing facility, a hospital, or a private home, our hospice team will meet you where you are. Contact our team to learn how to get hospice care at home.
What if I have a problem at night or on the weekend?
Our services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Does hospice care provide my medication, equipment, and supplies?
Yes. We provide all of the medication, equipment, and supplies related to the hospice diagnosis as ordered by a physician.
Testimonials
“Traditions made my mom's end of life journey very comfortable. Their staff is compassionate toward the patient and the grieving family. They worked hard to advocate for mom while she lived at home and later within the assisted living facility. We are grateful!"
- Margot M.
"Thank you so much for keeping my Dad comfortable during his end of life transition. The staff and nurses were very knowledgeable, prompt and nice."
- Denise A.
"Both administrative personnel and onsite caregivers went out of their way to be supportive of our mother and our family as we navigated the end of life. They truly care about their clients and work well with nursing home staff and families."
- Amy A.
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