What Are the Signs Someone Needs Hospice Care in Orange County, NY? Comfort, dignity and support for the whole family. IN YOUR HOME OR IN OURS, COMPASSION IS A GIVEN. START WITH UNDERSTANDING What hospice care is — and what it isn’t Hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life when care goals shift away from curative treatment. 1 COMFORT-FOCUSED Care is centered on easing symptoms and supporting quality of life. 2 PERSON-CENTERED The person is treated, not just the disease; the whole family matters. 3 TEAM APPROACH Specially trained professionals, volunteers and family members work together. 4 CARE WHERE IT HELPS Support may be provided at home or at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence. HOSPICE OF ORANGE & SULLIVAN COUNTIES • hospiceoforange.com 2 SIGNS FOR THE PATIENT When symptoms or daily activities become harder Consider reaching out when one or more of these changes are affecting day-to-day life. 1 MORE SYMPTOMS Increasing pain, nausea, breathing distress or other symptoms. 2 REPEATED HOSPITAL VISITS Frequent hospitalizations or trips to the emergency room. 3 LESS INDEPENDENCE Increasing difficulty walking, eating, bathing or dressing. 4 CHANGES IN APPETITE Significantly decreased appetite or weight loss. 3 SIGNS FOR THE FAMILY Caregivers need support, too Hospice support considers the emotional, physical and practical needs of family members. 1 EXHAUSTION Caregivers feel physically or emotionally worn down. 2 FEELING ISOLATED Family members feel alone with the demands of caregiving. 3 NEED FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Loved ones need help coping with the situation. 4 OVERWHELMED Physical, financial, emotional or spiritual concerns feel difficult to manage. You do not need a physician referral to call for information. SUPPORT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Care that reaches beyond the bedside Hospice of Orange & Sullivan describes a broad range of services for patients and families. 1 CLINICAL CARE Nursing and symptom- focused support. 2 EMOTIONAL & SPIRITUAL CARE Support for emotional and spiritual concerns. 3 VETERANS CARE Services that recognize the needs of veterans. 4 CHILDREN & GRIEF Support for children who are grieving. 5 BEREAVEMENT Care and support for people coping with loss. 6 VOLUNTEER SERVICES Volunteers are part of the hospice team. Most hospice services are covered by major health insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid. Admission is based on need, not ability to pay. 5 TAKE THE NEXT STEP Questions are welcome. Start with a conversation. You can call for information even if you are not sure whether it is time for hospice. HOSPICE OF ORANGE & SULLIVAN COUNTIES (845) 561-6111 info@hospiceoforange.com 800 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY 12550 hospiceoforange.com IN YOUR HOME OR IN OURS, COMPASSION IS A GIVEN.