Choosing hospice means embracing a circle of care where patients and families are surrounded by a compassionate, interdisciplinary team dedicated to ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace. Our 360-degree care model revolves around the mind, body, and spirit, ensuring that patients and their families feel supported in every way. Each end-of-life experience is unique, and this holistic approach allows us to help those we serve in ways that are meaningful to them.

An Expert Support System

Hospice care is delivered by a dedicated team, each member playing a vital role in ensuring holistic support:

• Nurses & Doctors: Manage pain and symptoms, provide medical expertise, and focus on patient comfort.

• Social Workers: Guide families through the hospice process, offer emotional support, and connect them with helpful resources.

• Spiritual Care Providers: Offer prayer, meditation, or simply a listening ear to bring peace and connection in profound moments.

• Therapists: Use physical, occupational, and complementary therapies to enhance comfort and well-being.

• Volunteers: Utilize their talents and gifts to serve individual needs, provide companionship, and create meaningful moments for patients as well as provide respite for caregivers.

Hospice Care is Family Care

Hospice is more than medical care—it is about supporting families and caregivers as they navigate this journey alongside their loved ones. Families receive:

• Emotional and spiritual support to help them process the experience.

• Guidance on end-of-life decisions and assistance with advance care planning.

• Respite care options to ensure caregivers get the time they need for self-care.

• Grief support services to help l after their loss. options to ensure caregivers get the time they need for self-care.

Integrating Care: Spiritual & Emotional Support  

While care and comfort are foundational to hospice care, the emotional, spiritual, and social support can provide a more fulfilling end-of-life experience.

Spiritual care is about meeting patients and families where they are—whether through prayer, meditation, or meaningful conversations. Spiritual caregivers offer guidance, comfort, and a sense of peace, regardless of faith background. Additionally, volunteers play an important role in providing emotional support, companionship, and simple acts of kindness that make a big impact.

Our complementary therapies provide alternative ways for patients to explore enhancing their quality of life. Whether with music therapy, massage therapy, or aromatherapy, those we serve can find meaningful outlets and support as they navigate this journey. Complementary therapies can help patients improve their communication and relationships with others, help them find peace and comfort, and offer some choice and control during this difficult time.

Living Fully, on Your Terms 

Hospice is not about giving up—it’s about living well with the time you have. When someone enters hospice, the focus shifts from curing to increasing quality of life. This can mean:

• Managing symptoms and reducing pain

• Honoring a patient’s wants and wishes for how they want to spend their time.

• Creating special moments and memories with loved ones.   

Embracing A Circle of Compassionate Care

At Faith Hospice, we provide a 360-degree circle of care, ensuring that no patient or family walks this journey alone. If you or a loved one is considering hospice, we’re here to answer your questions, provide guidance, and offer compassionate support every step of the way. Please give us a call at 616-235-5113 to learn more.