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HOSPICE CAREPhysical, emotional, social and spiritual support for patients and families facing

a life-limiting illness

Home. Health. Care.

NVNA and Hospice provides the full continuum of care from home health, palliative and hospice to private pay services (NVNA WORKS) to help patients and families. We own and operate the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham, the region's only non-profit residence. As an independent non-profit, we also provide wellness and public health services through NVNA SUPPORTS in 27 South Shore communities from Milton to Plymouth.

Why choose NVNA and Hospice?Our mission is to provide quality home health care, wellness and public health

services in our community.

Our experience and commitment to clinical expertise sets us apart. Specifically, we offer:

k home visits from our team who specialize in hospice and palliative care k experienced, certified and fully licensed clinical staff k same-day personal delivery of medications by local pharmacists k patient-centered spiritual care by our chaplain to assist people of all faiths k specialized, certified training in end-of-life, Alzheimer's and dementia for staff k trained and certified volunteers for companionship, respite and assistance for our patients and families k comfort and companionship through our Pet Therapy Program k Veteran's Appreciation Program k ongoing family support through education and bereavement programs and groups

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Coverage for CareMedicare, Medicaid and many private insurance companies cover hospice-related services.

Hospice CareHospice emphasizes quality of life by focusing on what is important for each patient. Patients, families, caregivers and hospice professionals participate in care designed to best meet individual patient needs.

Our team works along side each patient's physician to coordinate the best approach for pain and symptom management. We also make home visits and are available 24/7.

We work directly with the medical community, families and caregivers to ensure that every hospice patient is treated with dignity and respect. Mindful of our patients' special needs, our chaplain provides a uniquely dignified spiritual presence for all our patients.

When is Hospice Appropriate?Hospice is for many diagnoses (e.g., Alzheimer's, cancer, COPD, heart-disease) and is elected when, according to Medicare eligibility, there is an advanced life-limiting illness and any of the following: k pain and other forms of suffering k a choice to focus on comfortcare and quality of life k the family needs trained help and support to manage end-of-life care in conjunction with their physician's care

Related Servicesk Medications, Medical Supplies and Equipment to manage symptoms and promote comfort

k In-Patient and Respite Care to address specialized needs as they arise

k 24-Hour Support for questions and visits

k Education and Support for family and friends

k Bereavement Services for family members

Commitment to ExcellenceNVNA and Hospice has a rich history of clinical excellence bringing home care and compassion into patients' homes from Milton to Plymouth.

Care designed to bring comfort is provided wherever our patients call home: at home, at an assisted living facility, at a skilled nursing facility or at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham.

Our PhilosophyHospice is not a place, but rather a concept of care that offers physical, emotional, social and spiritual support for patients and families.

We provide professional medical care with emphasis on pain management and symptom relief. We respect and honor the right of every patient and family to participate in the final stage of life's journey and encourage our patients and families to participate in the design of the plan of care.

The Pat Roche Hospice HomeOur beautiful 12-bed Hospice Home in Hingham provides a dignified and peaceful environment for residents facing a life-limiting illness. We are the only, non-profit, independent Hospice Home of our kind on the South Shore.

For information or to schedule a tour, please call 781.659.2342.

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