Hospice is a concept of caring derived from medieval times, symbolizing a place where travelers, pilgrims and the sick, wounded or dying could find rest and comfort. The con- temporary hospice offers a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life limiting illness. Hospice is primarily a philosophy of care, not a specific place of care.
- Emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment
- Promotes quality rather than quantity of life
- Affirms life and regards dying as a normal process
- Relieves the physical, emotional and spiritual pain allowing people to die peacefully
- Provides personalized services, a caring community and a support network for families
- Focuses on providing comfort and self determination, enabling patients to participate in making decisions about care at the end of their lives
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have had a long history of providing quality care with com- passion. They are proud to introduce Notre Dame Hospice into their organization of healthcare services, which includes: assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
NOTRE DAME HOSPICE TEAM
Our Hospice team is specially trained in end of life care. In meeting the needs of the patient and family, the team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We serve patients and families of all faiths with dignity and respect for individual needs and choices. Notre Dame Hospice Team includes:
- Physician
- Nurse
- Social Worker
- Spiritual Counselor
- Home Health Aid
- Trained Volunteer
- Bereavement Coordinator
- Integrative Holistic Practitioner
Our Specialized Services
- Pain management and symptom control
- Family education on what to expect
- Spiritual Care and Emotional support
- Ongoing bereavement support for family members following the death of the patient for 13 months