Blue Ridge Hospice & Palliative Care

ients and families understand treatment plans
* Improves quality of life
* Provides pain and symptom control
* Holistic Approach that Focuses on body, mind and spirit
* Reduces unnecessary hospital visits
* Education regarding advanced directives, terminology and forms

What is Hospice? A common misconception about starting hospice is that it is a last resort. Many people believe it means a lower level of medical care when, actually, it is a form of specialized care that focuses on enhancing the quality of the days the patient has left, instead of continuing with treatment to prolong life. Benefits of Hospice:

* Basic medical care with a focus on pain management and symptom control.
* Access to a hospice team member 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* Medical supplies and equipment, as needed.
* Counseling and social support for both the patient and their loved ones.
* Guidance with the complex challenges of life completion and closure.