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Have you found yourself asking these unexpected questions lately?

Is hospice for me or my loved one?
How can I benefit from the hospice program?
I need help now and I'm not sure if the hospice program is what I need?
How can the Hospice program help me?
My loved one requires more care than I can give, what do I do?
My loved one is getting pretty bad and I'm having trouble. How can I access their hospice benefits to get the help I need?

Chaplain Manny Flores

A Friend till the end

Hello! My name is Manny Flores I am a clinical chaplain for Medicare I specialize in the hospice and palliative care field.

I am a hospice liaison that will help you or your loved one receive a higher level of care at no cost to you! On top of this, I am a spiritual care coordinator with a pastoral background to help in your spiritual needs.

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Hospice Care FAQs

What is hospice care?

Hospice care is a type of medical assistance given to patients with terminal conditions. Patients are often referred to hospice because they are suffering from a disease that cannot be cured or controlled. In some cases, the disease itself causes pain and discomfort, and there is no known way to treat it. Sometimes, doctors determine that the best course of action is to focus on providing comfort and easing physical symptoms rather than trying to fight the disease. In addition to caring for patients, hospices offer many types of services to families and caregivers. These include counseling and education about end-of-life issues and emotional support during difficult times. Some hospices also offer grief counseling and help with funeral arrangements.

What is palliative care?

Palliative care is specialized medical care for patients with serious illnesses like cancer or heart disease. This type of care focuses on improving quality of life for both the patient and their loved ones. The term "palliative care" came about because it used to mean just pain relief. Today, palliative care includes a variety of treatments designed to improve the quality of life for patients whose conditions are no longer curable. These include medications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, spiritual support, and end-of-life planning.

What's the difference between palliative care and hospice care?

Hospice care is specifically designed for patients whose life expectancy is six months or less. Palliative care is intended to improve quality of life for people living with serious illness. Palliative care differs from hospice because the focus is on providing comfort rather than curative treatment. Palliative care focuses on improving a patient's quality of life, while hospice focuses on reducing suffering. In addition to offering comfort, palliative care also provides emotional support to families and caregivers.

Where does hospice take place?

Hospice care can take place in many places — a private home, a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or even in a hospital. In some cases, people choose to receive hospice care at home so their families and friends can visit as they wish, while others prefer a different setting because of their home environment, cost, and stability. Choosing where to receive hospice care is a personal decision that often involves talking with loved ones, caregivers, doctors, and/or financial advisors about your needs and whether it can be provided at your home. The costs associated with receiving hospice care at certain locations may vary depending on factors like location, type of care, and length of stay.

What services can I expect from hospice care?

These services include, but are not limited to, emotional and spiritual support for the person and their family, relief of symptoms and pain, help with advance care planning, therapy services, like physical or occupational therapy, and much more.

What is the best time to start hospice care?

Starting hospice early may be able to provide months of meaningful care and quality time with loved ones.

What are the benefits of hospice?

Hospice is undoubtedly the best option in the last months of life because it offers a whole variety of benefits, not only to those of us who are dying, but also to those we leave behind.

Are staff nurses and doctors available 24 hours a day?

Yes, nurses and staff members are available 24/7 for emergencies. Every patient will be assigned a specific after-hours and weekend team.

What is the possibility that my loved one will get better from using hospice?

The 6-month life expectancy idea is not written in stone; many times patients on hospice care improve because of the attention from the hospice team. Some patients get better and get off hospice, some stay on hospice for extended amounts of time. Some patients get off hospice and go back to seek treatment that was not available at the time.

How I can Help You

Bereavement Coordinator

I help people deal with the grief they feel about their loved one’s death or diagnosis. I do this with compassion and great communication.

Grief is a very sensitive subject. Most people feel uncomfortable talking about it. I have a calm demeanor and have dealt with the death of my own loved ones. My experience will help you move forward at a steady pace. Find out how grief affects your life, and what you can do to move forward.

Spiritual Care Coordinator

Spiritual care is an aspect of health care that supports the inner person (spirit/soul) to help deal with the health challenges that you or your loved one is facing. This may include concerns or questions about personal meaning, purpose, legacy, hope and faith.

I provide spiritual care that helps you or a loved one deal with the pain that can’t seem to be dealt with. With spiritual care, I provide an open space for people to engage and reflect on life, faith, and hope.