WHAT IS HOSPICE & WHEN IS IT TIME?
Discover How UpliftedCare is Redefining Hospice Care.
Hospice is a philosophy of caring for individuals with serious illnesses who no longer benefit from curative treatments. When that time comes, hospice is there every step of the way with the patient and family as they focus on comfort at the end of life. UpliftedCare believes that there is still much to hope for and wish for in our patients and families lives. Our goal is to help and support patients and families during this transitional time and to hold compassion and dignity above all else.
HOW IS CARE PAID FOR
Hospice care from UpliftedCare is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance. In fact, receiving care is part of your loved one’s full entitlement of their medical insurance benefits. Payment for Room and Board costs at the facility are not covered by your hospice benefit. Please contact the admission department at the facility where you reside for assistance with this.
WHAT IS HOSPICE CARE?
- An extra layer of support for patients with terminal illness to help maintain quality of life
- A skilled team of professionals who provide care in the comfort of your own home or in nursing homes and residential care facilities
- Regular visits from nurses to check on patient and teach the family how to manage the patient’s care between visits
- Coverage for medications, special equipment, and supplies established as part of the Hospice Plan of Care
- Hospice aides can provide personal care
- Social workers and chaplains assist with planning and offer emotional and spiritual support to the whole family
- Trained volunteers can help with more practical needs, errands and companionship
- Grief support staff and volunteers provide group and individual support as needed
WHEN IS IT TIME FOR HOSPICE CARE?
- Becoming weaker and losing physical abilities
- Being hospitalized more often
- Needing help with most daily activities such as grooming or eating
- Having multiple illnesses or physical problems at the same time
- Becoming increasingly difficult to care for both physically and emotionally
- Qualifying patients can be of any age and have any life-limiting condition, including but not limited to: Cancer, Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Blood Disorders, Lung Disease, ALS, Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia
HOW TO START CARE
UpliftedCare can help you and your loved one determine what type of care best meets their current needs and when starting care can be most beneficial. Our team of care professionals is available to provide more information and answer any questions. Contacting UplifedCare is not an obligation to receive care, but can help you ensure your loved one is getting all the care they are entitled to and help you gain additional peace of mind.
Discover how UpliftedCare is Redefining Hospice Care and find your way back to living life more fully. We can help determine what services are best for you and your loved one and answer any questions about how to begin receiving uplifting support.
Call us today for support and comfort or complete the form below.
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More Time, More Memories: Our Care Helps Families Stay Together Longer.
Each year, over 100 of our patients benefit from early hospice care, extending their time with family and loved ones by six months or more.
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AREAS WE SERVE
UpliftedCare serves six counties:
Ford | Iroquois | Kankakee | Livingston | Grundy | Will
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