Big Bend Hospice, Hospice Community and Inpatient Care

*Care for individuals with life limiting illness; comfort to families and emotional support to anyone experiencing or who has experienced death of a loved one *Care for patient and family as a unit; psychological, spiritual, and practical support to family and patient *Medical care to keep patient at home and help to live fully and comfortably; instruction to family on care of patient *Pain and symptom management *Grief support program open to community; support program for children and teens *Music therapy *Inpatient medical care provided in Hospice House *Trained volunteers provide respite care, companionship, transportation to medical appointments, errands, household chores or reading to client *Early planning for end of life care with certified health care facilitators that allows a person to make decisions before needed *Volunteer support

Services: Advance Medical Directives, Bereavement and Grief Counseling, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Hospice Care, Terminal Illness Counseling, Volunteer Opportunities

Big Bend Hospice, Transitions

*Serves clients who are not eligible for hospice care or who choose not to use hospice services but have needs which can be met by volunteers *Professionally managed, volunteer-based support system offering non-medical assistance to persons with a prognosis of death within one year or less *Social worker makes an initial visit to wherever client lives to assess requirements *Volunteers and social workers provide friendship and companionship 2-3 hours every 2 weeks, relief for caregivers, resource referrals, and transportation within guidelines *Nurse volunteers offer guidance in understanding complex medical decisions such as pursuing aggressive treatment

Services: Death and Dying Education/Information, Friendly Outreach Programs, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Hospice Care, Terminal Illness Counseling, Volunteer Opportunities

Covenant Hospice

*Comprehensive and compassionate palliative medical care and social services to patients and loved ones during times of life-limiting illnesses *Home health and memory care programs are available *Palliative care offered at local hospital

Services: Hospice Care

Covenant Hospice, Care Services

*Must be referred by medical provider to receive hospice services, either inpatient or outpatient *Continued in-home nursing and personal care services for persons with limited life expectancy through RN case managers, LPNs and home health aids *Families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can request financial aid support for respite care.

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Hospice Care, Respite Care, Volunteer Opportunities

Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association

*Provides information about end of life issues and referrals to local hospices *Oversees educational opportunities for members of hospice interdisciplinary teams on advanced directives, palliative care, pain management initiatives, culturally sensitive initiatives *Directs Statewide Hospice Compliance Hotline and Consumer Referral Hotline *Works to remove barriers to hospice care; expands the understanding of the end-of-life needs of Florida�s diverse population *Educates Florida Legislature and the Executive Branch, and works with Regulatory Agencies, and other associated agencies

Services: Hospice Care

Hospice Foundation of America (HFA)

*Free user-friendly web site serves as clearinghouse for persons seeking information about hospice care and locations in United States and Canada *Provides information, guidance and support in easy-to-follow way to consumers about hospice care, grief and bereavement, end of life decision making, choosing a hospice, paying for hospice and more *Toll-free number provides information and referrals

Services: Hospice Care