Care and Compassion When You Need It Most

At Health Link Hospice we are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with a life-limiting illness by enabling them and their loved ones to live each day as fully and comfortably as possible. Our team of caring, professional staff and volunteers will pay careful attention to the medical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of every patient including their family and friends.

Hospice Care, often referred to as palliative care or comfort care, refers to the special attention needed by patients with a terminal illness. Hospice neither hastens nor postpones death; instead, it focuses on comforting the patient by addressing issues causing physical and emotional pain. Hospice care differs from other forms of health care in that it not only addresses the needs of the patient, but also the needs of his or her family. The goals of Health Link Hospice care are to improve the quality of life for the patient and to support his or her loved ones.

The Care You'll Receive

Hospice is a difficult topic to talk about, but we are here to help make the conversation easier. Our compassionate team works with you and your physician to ensure you make the right choices for yourself and your family. When hospice care begins in the early stages of a terminal illness, our team is able to provide appropriate care earlier, answer questions anytime and provide you with round-the-clock support as well as any needed outside resources. Our Health Link Hospice team provides patients with:

  • pain and symptom management and hospice medications

  • medical care and any medical devices or supplies, if needed

  • counseling regarding health care wishes, financial planning, available benefits and/or additional support

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  • help ensuring physical safety in a living environment

  • assistance with personal care and activities of daily living

  • education and training regarding the end-of-life process to the patient, family members and/or caregivers

  • emotional counseling and grief support as well as interfaith spiritual comfort, if requested