HealthAlliance Home Health & Hospice enhances the quality of life for
seriously ill patients. The program coordinates a team of dedicated physicians
and professionals to help both patient and family in sharing the remaining days.
Emphasis is on comfort and care at home, and keeping hospitalization at a
minimum.
Hospice recognizes not only the physical, but also the emotional, social and
spiritual needs of the terminally ill patient and family. The hospice team is
dedicated to meeting those special needs by providing:
- Pain and symptom management
- Personal care including assistance with bathing
- Counseling and bereavement support group
- Spiritual support
- Maintaining personal dignity and self determination
- Respite care and companionship
- Medications and equipment related to the terminal illness
- Communication with distant family members if desired
- Assistance with financial issues and community resources
HealthAlliance Home Health & Hospice is licensed by the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health and accredited by the Joint Commission.
Staff
The hospice staff includes physicians,
nurses, home health aides, medical social workers, physical therapists,
occupational therapists, speech therapists and spiritual counselors all working
together to assist patients and their families. In addition, the program is
supported by trained volunteers.
Eligibility
A patient, family member or friend
should feel free to discuss hospice care with their physician or other health
care provider. The decision to engage hospice support should be made as early as
possible once the focus of care shifts from curative to palliative or comfort
care. Approval from the patient's physician is usually required to begin care
under hospice.
Financial Coverage
Most hospice services are
covered by Medicare, Medicaid, health maintenance organizations or private
insurance agencies. Private pay and fee options are also available.
Appointments
For information on the hospice
program at HealthAlliance Hospital, call 978-728-0621 or e-mail hospice@healthalliance.com.
Location
HealthAlliance Home Health &
Hospice
25 Tucker Drive, Leominster, MA 01453
Support Hospice
We thank you for the support that allows us to continue our mission of bringing
comfort and dignity as life nears its end. Contributions to help staff care for
people whose medical needs exceed their financial coverage and to provide the
emotional and social support for the patient and family. Memorial gifts,
bequests and legacies are gratefully received. To make a contribution, please
call the development office at 978-728-0624, or send donations to 25 Tucker
Drive, Leominster, MA 01453.