Your guide to

Living Every Dayfor those facing a terminal illness

Where to beginWe know that being faced with a terminal illness can feel overwhelming. There are so many things to decide - treatment options, comfort care, caregiver support options, family roles. Not knowing what to expect when facing a terminal illness or caring for a loved one who is dying is distressing and takes away from a peaceful atmosphere.

HPH Hospice can help with many of those decisions and questions you have. Know that you have options. We are there to answer the hard questions with candor and compassion.

Hospice isn’t just a place, it’s an attitude of service and striving to instill quality of life in every single day.

Someone is always available when you call. You can reach us at 1-866-940-0962.

A plan of careOnce hospice is involved you can start receiving care right away.

We devise a treatment program customized for each patient, to make the most of every day.

Because life expectancy can be very limiting when you are in pain, HPH Hospice makes relief of chronic, severe pain priority number one. When pain is taken away, time can become a blessing. Because life can be very limiting when you care for a loved one night and day, hospice care provides support.

When the burden of care is lifted, you can breathe again.Most patients of HPH Hospice choose to be cared for in the familiar surroundings of their own homes. And we agree, there’s no place like home. After a thorough evaluation by the physician, nurse and social worker, we furnish medications and supplies to allow the patient the best possible quality of life. In fact, with their pain and symptoms relieved, many of our patients continue to participate in outings, hobbies and other activities they enjoyed before they became ill.

Wherever you live, we’ll be there for you. HPH also provides hospice care in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and in our hospice care centers.

We are there to help sort through the

mass of paperwork that comes with

illness. There with a wheelchair, oxygen

or other medical devices required to

manage a patient’s illness and provide

added comfort. There to mobilize an

army of additional bedside support

from trained volunteers, neighbors, your

congregation or the community. There in

the middle of the night to calm an anxious

patient and relieve a worried family

member.

1CallCall HPH to find out how hospice can help you live every day. Our own HPH staff answers our phones 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. 1-866-940-0962. You may be able to start getting hospice services today.

2 AskOur staff are trained to answer your questions. We can help you understand so many of the issues you are now facing. We take the time to talk to you.

3 PlanSet up a plan of care. We offer you as much help as you need. We take care of many of the things you cannot.

4 Feel BetterOnce your plan of care is in place and palliative care starts and pain and everyday issues are managable, you can start appreciating life and living every day. Hospice can help get your pain and symptoms under control.

5 LiveSpend time with family and loved ones or take the time to enjoy what’s important to you. Time slows down now for you and for your loved ones. Appreciate this time. Choosing hospice early gives you that time.

6 Do What’s Important to YouHPH can help with things like a legacy movie, letters to loved ones and facilitating time together as well as respite care for caregivers.

866-940-0962www.HPH-Hospice.org