Knowing that someone is near the end of life is so difficult. Families need support working through their emotions while they’re also dealing with the practical aspects of this situation. Daily life is difficult enough, but adding the stress of loss can be overwhelming. Hospice care providers offer a variety of tools that support families as they navigate these dangerous waters.
Emotional Support
Hospice care can put families in touch with a wide range of different types of emotional support. Every person has unique needs and preferences when it comes to grieving, so some of those solutions may not feel like a good fit for them. Talk therapy is an option, especially with therapists who specialize in grief counseling. Support groups can be an effective tool, too, and maybe something that feels more comfortable for some people.
Spiritual Assistance
Even families that aren’t religious can have need of spiritual assistance when someone they love is passing away. There are questions and concerns that only spiritual solutions can help families answer. Whether families need help planning funeral and memorial services or want to ask questions about what happens next, hospice care can help families find those spiritual resources. Prayers and religious rites are no problem with hospice, either. Families don’t have to feel as if their religious needs won’t be supported.
Bereavement Support
Many people think that hospice care is there only while the person with the life-limiting condition is still alive and immediately after. But hospice care offers bereavement support to families after someone passes away, too. This type of care ensures families are coping well after their loved one passes away. They can help to keep families in touch with the grief counseling resources they need.
Education and Resources
Coping with a situation sometimes means understanding it as fully as possible. That’s not always easy to do when a loved one is passing away. Hospice care can help families to access the educational materials and resources they need to know what to expect and how to handle what comes next. If families need additional resources and education, hospice can help them to find what they need.
Practical Assistance
The focus isn’t just on emotional and spiritual needs, though. There are some considerable practical concerns when someone is passing away. Hospice care helps to manage symptoms and keep patients comfortable as they edge closer to the end of their life. Hospice care also offers care coordination to help keep medications and treatments updated. This helps to reduce stress for family members during this difficult time. If families still need help with end-of-life planning, they can also get help from hospice.
Hospice care offers many different types of help to families on many levels. It’s not an easy thing at all to watch someone pass away. Knowing that there is a team of people and resources there to offer support can be empowering for families. They know that they aren’t completely alone, even in these darkest moments that they’re experiencing.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Hospice Care Services near Easton CT, please call and talk to our friendly and dedicated staff. (203) 744-8380
Home Care Advantage provides quality Non-Medical Home Care for seniors and families in Danbury, Bethel, Easton, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Southbury, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and surrounding areas.
With over 25 years of healthcare experience working with seniors, our model and approach to non-medical home care services are straightforward, providing you with the compassionate care you deserve. Providing care from the heart is what we are all about; we proactively work with you and your family to develop a care plan designed to meet your specific need for assistance and budget.
In addition to having an extensive work background in healthcare, my recent educational experience allowed me to earn my Doctorate Degree in public healthcare. This achievement enhanced my knowledge of the ever-evolving healthcare delivery system and heightened my awareness that you cannot go it alone to get the best outcome. Additionally, I have seen how some of my family members struggled and were overwhelmed with ensuring that their parents were safe and their needs were met. They did not know who to trust or where to turn for reliable and affordable help. I have made it our mission to be part of the solution allowing seniors to remain independent and be treated with the respect they deserve.
We are committed to providing excellent care for our clients, just as we would care for members of our own families. Please be assured that I will use my knowledge and background to protect and be a trusted resource for seniors and their families.
You can be confident that our caregivers are carefully screened, dependable, and selectively chosen to meet the specific needs of our clients. They are experienced and highly trained to provide excellent quality care and follow a strict professional code of conduct and ethics.
Our caregivers are competitively paid directly by our agency; there is no additional charge to you. Home Care Advantage files Social Security/Medicare, Federal and State Withholding Tax, and Unemployment Insurance for our employees. Workers’ compensation insurance and a fidelity bond cover the caregivers and supervisory staff.
Our caregivers are here for you and will work hard to assist you with your specific needs in the comfort of your own home. It is said that “Home is where the heart is.” Let Home Care Advantage provide care that will enrich your life and help you maintain an independent lifestyle in the comfort of your own home, “where you want to be.” Call us now! We look forward to working with you and your family.
Dr. Beverly J. Ruekberg, DHP, MPH, MA, Ed.
President/Geriatric Care Manager
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