N E W S L E T T E R
March 2008
A NOT-FOR-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
Hope Hospice is the only
hospice program located in
Through a wide range of
services, Hope Hospice serves all of
Studies have shown hospice care to be no more costly
- and frequently less expensive - than traditional care during the last six
months of life. This is because less high-cost technology is used and family,
friends and volunteers provide much of the day-to-day patient care at home.
When To Call Hope Hospice
Call early! Hope Hospice can provide many months of
care. The care giver in the home will have help, and Hospice care is most
effective when there is time to learn about the needs and desires of patients
and families.
Much can be done to help prevent pain and other
distressing symptoms for patients. Families can learn about the services that
are available and make plans for the future. A Hope Hospice staff member can
provide more information or a consultation visit.
Helping Families Care For Terminally Ill Patients At Home
Hope Hospice is an Indiana-Licensed,
Medicare-certified organization providing comprehensive hospice services to
patients of all ages facing a life-limiting illness and their families. Hospice
services enhance the quality of life and assist the whole family with the
patient's physical, spiritual, social and emotional needs in a home setting.
Care also extends beyond the death of the patient through bereavement services
to family and friends.
How To
Arrange Services
If
you know of a seriously ill person, please call Brenda Purkey, RN, CHPN at the
Hope Hospice office, (574) 224-4673, and give that person’s name to her. Brenda
will contact the family and the patient’s doctor to see if the patient
qualifies for hospice care.
What
Others Have Said
Here are some comments by families of former
patients of Hope Hospice:
A wife: “Hope Hospice immediately set us up with
everything we needed, bed and equipment, nursing service, phone numbers, and information.
[Hope] Hospice gave the family peace in knowing help was available and knowing
what to expect at each stage. They were available at all times and just a phone
call away.”
A husband: “We were extremely satisfied!”
A sister: “Everything you...did for us and my
brother was far beyond what we expected. Your gentle spirit helped me to hold
it together for his children and others. God bless all of you....”
A wife: “I should have had the service
sooner....I would not have been so worn out....”
A wife: “I can’t think of one thing that wasn’t
done for my husband.... It was always great to see one from [Hope] Hospice
promptly come when they were called.”
A husband: “Hope Hospice was very accommodating
and professional, plus happy and made everyone feel better. I would recommend
them to anyone.”
A daughter: “Although mom was in a nursing home
we are so thankful Hope Hospice was involved in her care -- beneficial to her
and to the family.”
A wife: “You all have made a deep impression on
my ...pastors, my and [my husband’s] friends and my neighbors -- and most of
all our family members. They couldn’t believe how caring and wonderful you all
have been.”
A daughter: “I can’t say enough positive things about
our Hope Hospice. I have told many people how wonderful [you] are. I never
would have been able to keep my father home and taken care of him without [Hope
Hospice]....”
A wife: “Hope Hospice is a wonderful
organization. They do a great job. I thank God everyday [and] … I don’t know
how they could do any better.”
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“A friend will joyfully sing with you when you are on the
mountain top, and silently walk beside you in the valley.” – Anonymous
If you'd like to learn more about Hope Hospice, how you
may volunteer, how you may make a donation, or how the hospice program may
serve you, please contact:
H O P E H O S P I C E
Brenda Purkey, RN, CHPN
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