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The following information has been designed with you in mind. We aim to be in the forefront of educating people on hospice, and have created this blog for continual education in the areas that we find most relevant to you. For more info on Solaris, contact us.

May
04

What Does Hospice Care Include?

avatar By Andy Milligan
President and CEO of Solaris Hospice.

Our services are customized to meet the need of the patient. Some of the services hospice care provides includes:

  • 24 hour support by phone or personal visit
  • Physician Care – Medical Management
  • Direct Nursing Care
  • Home Care Aides for bathing and other personal services
  • Social Services
  • Spiritual Counseling
  • Volunteer Services
  • Symptom Management (pain & other symptoms)
  • Medications related to the pain and symptom management of the Hospice Diagnosis
  • Medical Equipment (wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen, etc)
  • Medical Supplies (incontinent supplies, nutritional supplements)
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Bereavement Support following the patient’s death
May
04

Where Do You Get Hospice Care?

avatar By Andy Milligan
President and CEO of Solaris Hospice.

Many people mistakenly believe that hospice is a place you go to receive care at the end of life.

One of the greatest advantages of Solaris care is that our team of nurses, aides and counselors go wherever your “home” may be, whether that is a residential home, nursing home, assisted living, or a hospital.

Many times hospice care may begin in a hospital or other facility and transition to the patient’s home when appropriate.

May
04

Why Choose Solaris?

avatar By Andy Milligan
President and CEO of Solaris Hospice.

Physicians, hospitals, nurses, and medical professionals within our local communities and beyond trust and rely on Solaris everyday to care for their patients.

Every patient has unique needs and wishes. Solaris utilizes a team based approach to individualize care for each and every patient and family we serve.

We are recognized as industry experts in palliative medicine, which is the relief of pain and symptoms. The families we serve often say they just wish they would have called us sooner.

May
04

Is Hospice Right for My Loved One?

avatar By Andy Milligan
President and CEO of Solaris Hospice.

Your loved one may qualify for hospice services if one or more of the following statements are true:

  • There is a life-limiting illness such as lung disease, congestive heart failure, cancer or dementia.
  • Treatment for a cure is no longer available or is not desired.
  • Relief from pain or symptoms resulting from the illness would enhance quality of life.
  • The caregivers and patient would benefit from care and assistance at home.
May
04

How Much Does It Cost?

avatar By Andy Milligan
President and CEO of Solaris Hospice.

Most of our patients pay nothing out of pocket.

Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance companies.

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