Hospice is a special kind of care designed for individuals with a Terminal Diagnosis. Hospice is more than the last few days of someones life. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment; quality rather than quantity of life. The patient and their family are both included in the plan of care; emotional, spiritual and practical support is given based on the patient’s wishes and family’s needs.
Above & Beyond Hospice Care provides the highest quality, compassionate end-of-life-care to individuals with a life-limiting illness, along with their family and caregivers. Services are provided to individuals in their home, assisted or independent living environment and long care facility within a 50 mile radius of Monticello.
Every Hospice patient receives an Interdisciplinary Team of professionals. This includes an attending physician, hospice medical director, registered nurse, hospice aides, social worker, chaplain, and volunteers.
Hospice Services Include:
- Medical Management
- Personal Care Assistance
- Emotional & Spiritual Support
- 24/7 Hospice Nurse Availability
- Medication Delivery
- Durable Medical Equipment Provided
- Social Work
- Bereavement Services
- Massage Therapy
- Music Therapy
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