Hospice aims to assist patients to live comfortably by relieving pain and distressing symptoms, by supporting their hope, by helping them to maintain self-worth, control and dignity.
Emotional and/or spiritual support is also provided to aid the patient and their loved ones to be at peace with end of life issues. |
In order to qualify for hospice care one must meet the following criteria:
* hospice care is available for a person with a life expectancy of 6 months or less, whose illness cannot be cured
* the patient and family desires non-curative medical care and support services
* in most cases, care is provided in the home by family or other caregivers with the support of our hospice team. |
