Role of Hospice
Hospice is a service that enables the terminally ill to spend their final days where they would feel most comfortable and secure. In order to provide a lifestyle as close to normal as possible, Hospice addresses the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of the patient. The emphasis of hospice care is on living rather than on dying. Hospice staff and volunteers can be with patients and their families to offer the special kind of support and care that eases the loneliness and fear of death. Depending upon patient needs, hospice services may include, but are not limited to: In-home skilled nursing care Emotional support Pain and symptom control Equipment, including hospital beds Health Care Aides to assist with personal hygiene Coordination with other community resources Pastoral counseling Bereavement counseling Wherever you are, at home, in a nursing facility, or in a hospital, hospice can be there too.
Hospice of Southern Kentucky serves the south-central KY area (Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Simpson and Warren counties). There are several requirements one needs to meet before receiving Hospice care. The Hospice team involves family members in the care and support of the patient, training them in care techniques and aiding them in communication. Hospice also continues the support after the patient's passing by providing grief consultation.
