Hope Hospice

Hospice - when the goal is caring, not curing. What services does Hope Hospice offer? Physical care including medical and nursing services, Pain control and symptom management, Family education regarding patient care, medications and what to expect, Practical care such as the bathing and assistance with daily activities by personal care specialists... , Prescription medications, medical supplies and equipment related to the diagnosis, Assistance with insurance paperwork and other matters of financial concern, Professional grief counseling and support, Additional services that may be required to serve individual patient needs. Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals including: physicians, nurses, social workers, pastoral care counselors, pharmacists, home health aides, bereavement counselors, and volunteers. The patient's physician participates in the establishment of the plan of care and works with the Hope Hospice team in caring for the patient. The Hope Hospice Medical Director is available as a consultant on matters of specialized pain and symptom control and provides care if the patient or their physician requests. Choosing hospice care does not affect the individual relationship between patients and their attending physicians. Who is Eligible for Hope Hospice services? Hope Hospice serves people who are living in Allegheny and surrounding counties. Care is available to people of all ages, who are experiencing the end stages of their illnesses. We serve patients with all diagnosis, including:Read More