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Sparky, my Mom was living in long-term-care [similar to a nursing home] when it became time to call in Hospice. Hospice is an extra set of eyes and ears for the patient, and they work side by side with the Staff at the nursing home.
Hospice isn't there around the clock, only certain times during the week to check on the patient.... sometimes volunteers will come in to talk or just hold the hand of the patient... a Chaplain or Priest will come if requested.... and there are Aides who will come in to bathe the patient [it all depends on what is available through the local Hospice group].
The nurse has full control of the pain meds and any other meds that are given. And Hospice will usually call the "main person" be it you or someone else to give an update. Hospice is good at determining when the final days are becoming closer.
Once my Mom had passed, the doctor on duty was able to give time of death, then the Nurse called Hospice, and in turn Hospice called the funeral home.
My Dad had Hospice care while in Assisted Living/Memory Care.
Mthr just graduated from hospice because with their care as outlined above, she stopped declining! The experience was wonderful. If you are making the election, bring hospice in sooner rather than later. Being mortal by Atul Gawande is a good book or article to read.
My mom was in a NH fir about a year and had a fall & became bedfast & went onto hospice. Was on hospice for 18 months. Hospice was an incredible addition to her care. I can totally echo what the others have posted.
Hospice is a 100% paid Medicare benefit. So it's self-directed & mom can select the vendor. Usually the NH will have a smallish group of vendors already coming into the NH. NH will suggest 1 of them. If they don't seem to mesh well for mom or you, then mom or you as dopa can switch providers. For my mom, Medicare paid the hospice an average of $ 4,500 a mo. CMS - if mom gets statements- will mail a monthly tally of hospice payment paid.
FF 's info is right on the mark. Hospice is the best thing in the world for the end of life care.
Very simply put, the patient is still given basic care by nursing home staff but hospice has a care management team. This is a doc, nurse, social worker, bath aid and volunteers for companionship visits, spiritual counseling and grief counseling.
There are variations of this structure depending on the organization but it's usually similar.
Yes that was my experience as well that FF describes. My mom was in a SNF & had Hospice care. Hospice provided a spiritual counselor & a social worker amongst other disciplines. One of those two brought in CD's with music from the 40's (big band music & of course Frank Sinatra) & my mom loved that as well as the rest of the Hospice staff. The NH allowed them to come & go as they pleased. There was never any problem between Hospicd & the NH staff. At the end it was the NH staff that administered the hospice ordered meds. For my mom & her family (my brother & I) they were a Godsend. My mom had Medicaid/ Medicare at that point. We never received a bill from Hospice. Good luck to you!
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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Hospice isn't there around the clock, only certain times during the week to check on the patient.... sometimes volunteers will come in to talk or just hold the hand of the patient... a Chaplain or Priest will come if requested.... and there are Aides who will come in to bathe the patient [it all depends on what is available through the local Hospice group].
The nurse has full control of the pain meds and any other meds that are given. And Hospice will usually call the "main person" be it you or someone else to give an update. Hospice is good at determining when the final days are becoming closer.
Once my Mom had passed, the doctor on duty was able to give time of death, then the Nurse called Hospice, and in turn Hospice called the funeral home.
My Dad had Hospice care while in Assisted Living/Memory Care.
Hospice is a 100% paid Medicare benefit. So it's self-directed & mom can select the vendor. Usually the NH will have a smallish group of vendors already coming into the NH. NH will suggest 1 of them. If they don't seem to mesh well for mom or you, then mom or you as dopa can switch providers. For my mom, Medicare paid the hospice an average of $ 4,500 a mo. CMS - if mom gets statements- will mail a monthly tally of hospice payment paid.
Very simply put, the patient is still given basic care by nursing home staff but hospice has a care management team. This is a doc, nurse, social worker, bath aid and volunteers for companionship visits, spiritual counseling and grief counseling.
There are variations of this structure depending on the organization but it's usually similar.
There was never any problem between Hospicd & the NH staff. At the end it was the NH staff that administered the hospice ordered meds.
For my mom & her family (my brother & I) they were a Godsend. My mom had Medicaid/ Medicare at that point. We never received a bill from Hospice.
Good luck to you!