Today we’re providing our readers an Introduction to Hospice Care in Southeast Texas.

Many of our readers have begun looking into Golden Triangle hospice care, but still have a lot of questions.

Some can be hard to ask.

We hope today’s introduction will be a big help in your quest to find out more about hospice care in the Beaumont / Port Arthur area.

If you or a loved one choose Southeast Texas Hospice care, what kind of services can you expect to receive?

Many Southeast Texas seniors have friends or loved ones who will choose to receive hospice services in the coming years. It can be helpful to know what kind of services they will be receiving.

Our SETX Senior Resource Guide Magazine has prepared some information that will help answer these questions.

The following are examples of hospice care services available to eligible Golden Triangle seniors:

• Nursing Care. Registered nurses coordinate care for every patient, provide direct patient care, monitor medications, and check symptoms. The hospice nurse team maintains communication with the physician as the patient’s condition and treatment changes warrants.
• Medical Social Services. The social worker evaluates the family dynamics and acts as an advocate for the patient and family in making use of community resources. The social worker also provides advice and counseling to the patient and family members during the crisis period while providing feedback to the hospice team on recommended changes. com note: Often the social worker is instrumental in assisting the patient and family in uniting to provide the best possible quality of life and focused approach for the patient.
• Physician Services. The patient’s own physician approves the plan of hospice care and works closely with the hospice team. A hospice medical director is available to the attending physician, the patient, and the hospice care team as a consultant and a resource.
• Spiritual Counselors. Spiritual Counselors are available to visit the patient’s home and provide support to the terminally ill. The Spiritual Counselor also coordinates support with the patient’s personal clergy when desired. Golden Triangle hospice programs also use churches and congregations to aid the patient and family as requested.
• Bereavement Support. Bereavement is the time of mourning that we all experience following a loss. Southeast Texas hospice teams with the surviving family members to help them with the grieving process. Support may include a trained volunteer or counselor visiting the family at specific periods during the first year, or phone calls and/or letter contact and the opportunity for family members to participate in support groups.
• Certified Nurse Aid Services. Certified Nurse Aides provide personal care for the patient, such as bathing, shampooing, shaving, and nail care. Certified Nurse Aides in also provide valuable feedback to the Golden Triangle hospice teams regarding their observation and the patient’s needs.
• SETX Hospice Volunteers. Volunteers are trained in good listening skills and provide compassionate support for both patient and family. They offer companionship and help with everyday tasks such as shopping, sitting, and other tasks which help maintain the family’s routine. Volunteer services may also include professional and personal care services. Frequently family members of those who choose hospice go on to become hospice volunteers to help others.
• Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies. Daily living tasks such as walking, dressing, or feeding oneself can become challenging during an illness. SETX hospic therapists help the patient develop new ways to accomplish these task

We hope that today’s Introduction to Hospice Care in Southeast Texas has been of service.

Do you have additional questions about hospice care in the Beaumont area?

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