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It’s an all too common situation. A family is at the bedside of a loved one who is ill and nearing the end of life. Each member of the family has a different idea of what should be done and what your loved one would have wanted.
Far too many people wait until they are in the midst of a health care crisis before thinking about what options are available. Hospice of Laurens County handles these sensitive situations every day – that’s what we are trained to do.
When a family is coping with a serious illness and a cure is no longer possible, hospice provides the type of care most people say they want at the end of life: comfort and dignity. Considered to be the model for high-quality, compassionate care for people with a life-limiting illness, hospice care includes expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support. Care is provided by a team of professionals and trained volunteers. The wishes of the patient and family are always at the center of care.
Hospice care is provided in the home – where the majority of Americans have said they would want to be at this time. Care is also provided in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and the Hospice of Laurens County Hospice House.
Hospice providers can help with information about care options and choices and ensure you live as fully as possible throughout your entire life. They will make sure your loved ones receive support as well.
One of the best ways to make sure you and your loved ones benefit fully from hospice, should you ever need this care, is to talk about it before it becomes an issue. Resources are available on the planning section of our website.
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“You matter because you are you. You matter to the last moment of your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.”
- Dr. Cicely Saunders, Founder of modern-day hospices