Question 1

What is end-of-life care?

Accepted Answer

End-of-life care is a specialized type of comprehensive care for the terminally ill and their loved ones.  
 
The  goal of end-of-life care is to care, not to cure. It is meant to provide patients  with the comfort, dignity, and symptom management that will help them  find peace and meaning in the final months and weeks of their lives. Read this blog post (https://www.fisherhome.org/post/what-is-hospice-care)to find out more.

Question 2

What services does Fisher Home provide?

Accepted Answer

Fisher Home provides comprehensive hospice care services, including individualized care plans, pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, end-of-life decision guidance, 24/7 staff availability, and bereavement support for families.

Question 3

When is hospice recommended?

Accepted Answer

When  it's time to focus on helping a person live as fully and comfortably as  possible, rather than on curing the disease, it's time to consider hospice.(https://www.fisherhome.org/post/5-signs-it-might-be-time-for-hospice) Anyone with a life expectancy of six months or less is eligible  and can choose hospice care.

We encourage  anyone with a life-threatening illness -- or anyone whose family  member, partner, or friend has a life-threatening illness -- to contact  us and become informed about hospice options.

Question 4

Who is eligible for hospice?

Accepted Answer

You are  eligible for hospice care if your doctor, in consultation with our  medical director, determines that you have a life expectancy of six  months or less.

Question 5

Where can patients receive care?

Accepted Answer

Patients receive care either in their own homes through our Community Program o(https://www.fisherhome.org/post/what-is-the-fisher-home-hospice-community-program-an-interview-with-our-clinical-director)r in our hospice residence.
 
Hospice  of the Fisher Home offers care at home for those who live in the area  and have caregivers who are able to meet their needs between visits from  our staff. Our team brings our full range of services to at-home  patients, including training and support for caregivers.

Our hospice  residence offers a homelike setting with 24-hour access to a full  kitchen and dining room, sitting rooms, and gardens. Our patients stay  in private rooms and receive round-the-clock nursing care from our  experienced, dedicated staff and our specially trained volunteers.

Question 6

Do patients need to be referred by a doctor?

Accepted Answer

No, you do  not need to wait for a doctor to suggest hospice; anyone can refer  someone to us. Patients can refer themselves. Feel free to ask your  doctor about us or contact us directly!

Question 7

Who pays for hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Most  insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private plans, cover  the medical services associated with hospice care. For those who stay  in our hospice residence, there is also a room and board fee, which is  not covered by most insurance plans, although it is partially covered by  many long-term 
care plans.
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Our  director of finance meets with prospective patients and families to  offer financial advice and develop a plan that works for each family.

Question 8

How long do people live in hospice?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is usually recommended for patients who have six months or less to live, but the length of a stay can vary depending on several factors.

Hospice FAQ

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