FAQs

Perennial hospice provides comprehensive, personalized care for those near the end of their life and for the families that love them. Patients receive visits from an incredible team of medical experts and compassionate volunteers dedicated to providing the best possible support during their final journey: 

• Nursing visits are conducted to address physical symptoms
• Personal care such as bathing and grooming are provided by hospice aides
• Social workers coordinate support from family members and the community
• Chaplains provide spiritual comfort
• Volunteers ensure companionship and bereavement support after their loved one has passed away.

When a physician makes a clinical determination that the patient has six months or less to live if the terminal illness runs its normal course, he or she becomes eligible for hospice services. By providing an extra layer of comfort and compassion, these services make all the difference when faced with a difficult terminal diagnosis.

One of the greatest advantages of hospice care is that if a patient lives longer than the initial prognosis prescribes, then they can continue to receive hospice care as long as their doctor recertifies them as terminally ill. This means that these patients can benefit from the exceptional services of hospice care while they are still facing their last days with dignity and grace.

While it can seem daunting at first, patients and their families who become educated on hospice care soon recognize it as an essential component of their journey.

Hospice care is an invaluable service for people with terminal illnesses. It aims to provide comfort, fulfillment, and dignity in their remaining days, and to ensure they can live life to the fullest while their symptoms are being managed. Rather than having to prioritize medical treatments at this vulnerable time, hospices enable people to focus on making life great according to their own wishes. Through professional medical expertise combined with skilled emotional support, hospice care offers a dignified way for people facing the end of their lives – regardless of age or illness – to find relief and have peace of mind.

The importance of having round-the-clock support for patients living with terminal illnesses is undeniable. And hospice care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that individuals and their families receive the compassionate and comprehensive care and comfort they need, regardless of time or situation.

Hospice care is an invaluable service that provides a comprehensive treatment of the person, not just the disease. Its holistic approach focuses on more than symptom management, it also takes into account emotional, physical, and spiritual concerns. Through attentive listening and patient-centered care, hospice team is able to provide much-needed support while the individual endures an advanced illness.

Working with Perennial Hospice is a straightforward and stress-free process. With the help of our professionals, you can get a personalized hospice care plan tailored to meet your individual needs. Here is how it works:

1. Contact us for a free consultation

2. Get a custom hospice care plan

3. Feel calm and comfortable with professional hospice service

With a focus on comfort and quality of life, hospice programs provide a variety of important benefits. 

• Compassionate guidance from experienced care providers who emphasize communication and honor each individual’s wishes. 
• Support and care to improve physical and mental well-being. 
• Assistance with issues such as insurance coverage or financial planning. 
• Home health aides to provide round-the-clock monitoring. 
• Spiritual care helps the patient and their loved ones come to terms with any emotional turmoil brought on by end-of-life transitions. 

Everyone deserves access to quality end-of-life care; with hospice services, family members can feel confident that their loved one gets professional and comforting support.

If you have any questions about the hospice care services or if you need any additional information about end-of-life care options, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to answer any questions so that you and your loved one can receive the best care possible. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available to provide more information and explain the process in details.

Hospice services covered by Medicare and can offer comfort and support for people who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The plan of care your hospice team creates can include any or all of these services: 

• Doctor services 
• Nursing care 
• Medical equipment 
• Medical supplies
• Prescription drugs 
• Hospice aide services 
• Physical and occupational therapy 
• Speech-language pathology services 
• Social worker services 
• Dietary counseling 
• Grief and loss counseling for you and your family 
• Short-term inpatient care (for pain and symptom management) 
• Short-term respite care 
• Any other Medicare-covered services needed to manage your terminal illness and related conditions, as recommended by your hospice team