What Is Hospice?
Hospice isn’t a place or a cure. It’s a special kind of care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for those facing a terminal illness. Hospice care meets patients where they are—physically, spiritually, and emotionally—and helps them live each day as fully and comfortably as possible.
Talking About Hospice Is Hard—But Important
Let’s face it: no one likes to talk about dying. It can feel awkward, scary, or even like giving up. But avoiding the topic doesn’t stop it from happening—it just makes it harder. Hospice helps open that conversation in a caring and supportive way, giving families tools to plan and make decisions together.
Expert Care from a Compassionate Team
Hospice care is provided by a specially trained team that works together to meet each patient’s needs:
Medical Director – Oversees care plans and manages symptoms
Skilled Nurses – Provide expert pain and symptom management, available 24/7
Social Workers – Offer counseling and help with community resources
Hospice Aides – Assist with daily care and companionship
Chaplains – Provide spiritual support and help with memorial arrangements
Volunteers – Help with errands, light cleaning, and friendly visits
Hospice can provide necessary medical equipment and medications in addition to hands-on attention.
Living Fully—Right to the End
When a cure isn’t possible, hospice offers another kind of hope: the hope for a peaceful, meaningful end-of-life experience. Hospice gives patients the tools and support they need to make choices, manage pain, and spend time with loved ones in comfort.
At Gentiva Hospice, we believe everyone deserves to live—and pass—with dignity, comfort, and peace.
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What Is Hospice?Hospice isn’t a place or a cure. It’s a special kind of care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for those facing a terminal illness. Hospice care meets patients where they are—physically, spiritually, and emotionally—and helps them live each day as fully and comfortably as possible.Talking About Hospice Is Hard—But ImportantLet’s face it: no one likes to talk about dying. It can feel awkward, scary, or even like giving up. But avoiding the topic doesn’t stop it from happening—it just makes it harder. Hospice helps open that conversation in a caring and supportive way, giving families tools to plan and make decisions together.Expert Care from a Compassionate TeamHospice care is provided by a specially trained team that works together to meet each patient’s needs:Medical Director – Oversees care plans and manages symptomsSkilled Nurses – Provide expert pain and symptom management, available 24/7Social Workers – Offer counseling and help with community resourcesHospice Aides – Assist with daily care and companionshipChaplains – Provide spiritual support and help with memorial arrangementsVolunteers – Help with errands, light cleaning, and friendly visitsHospice can provide necessary medical equipment and medications in addition to hands-on attention.Living Fully—Right to the EndWhen a cure isn’t possible, hospice offers another kind of hope: the hope for a peaceful, meaningful end-of-life experience. Hospice gives patients the tools and support they need to make choices, manage pain, and spend time with loved ones in comfort.At Gentiva Hospice, we believe everyone deserves to live—and pass—with dignity, comfort, and peace.