Hospice of Chattanooga

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What is Hospice?

• Hospice care is about people caring for people with terminal illnesses in a loving, sensitive and personal way that allows patients to spend the final days of their lives with dignity, in their own homes, surrounded by family and friends.
• One fear of the seriously ill is uncontrollable pain. With hospice, medication is available for any patient who has a problem with pain. The goal is to achieve constant control over it, without impairing alertness.
• It recognizes the need of each person to maintain control over his or her own life, as patients and families are included in all decisions related to the care provided.
• Support is provided in the patient's home so the family can remain together in their own familiar environment.
• With the support and symptom management of the hospice team, the patient is usually able to remain at home thoughout the entire illness.