SERENITY HOSPICE CARE
Hospice care offers a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of patients and their families. These services often include:
Pain and symptom management
Hospice teams work closely with patients and their physicians to develop personalized plans for pain and symptom control. Medications and other interventions are utilized to ensure the patient’s comfort.
Assistance with daily activities
Hospice care aims to maintain the patient’s independence and quality of life. Caregivers can assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, to help patients remain comfortable and dignified.
Emotional and spiritual support
Hospice teams include counselors, social workers, and chaplains who provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones. They offer guidance, counseling, and assistance in navigating the emotional challenges associated with end-of-life care.
Counseling and bereavement support
Hospice provides counseling services to patients and their families to help them cope with the challenges and grief associated with end-of-life care. Bereavement support is also offered to family members after the patient’s passing, providing assistance and resources during the mourning process.
Medication management
Hospice providers have expertise in managing medications related to the patient’s terminal illness. They help coordinate prescriptions, ensure proper dosages, and address any concerns or side effects.
Durable Medical Equipment
Hospice care may include the provision of necessary medical equipment and supplies to enhance comfort and support at home. DME can include items such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, oxygen supplies, and mobility aids.
Respite care for caregivers
Hospice recognizes the physical and emotional toll caregiving can have on family members. Respite care services offer temporary relief for caregivers, allowing them to take a break and recharge while the patient receives care in a hospice facility or through short-term inpatient care.
Palliative Care
Palliative care, a cornerstone of comprehensive healthcare, is designed to cater to individuals grappling with serious illnesses. This holistic approach prioritizes enhancing the overall quality of life for both patients and their families.
LET’S TALK
These comprehensive services are delivered by a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers, working together to provide holistic care and support.
SOUTHEASTERN, CENTRAL AND THE LEHIGH VALLEY AREAS
What is Hospice?
Services we Provide
- Doctor services and consultations
- Nursing care
- Medical equipment
- Medical supplies
- Prescription drugs for symptom control or pain relief related to the terminal illness
- Hospice aide and homemaker services
Who Qualifies for Hospice?
FROM OUR MAILBOX
Good day! We are writing this note to thank Serenity Hospice and specifically nurses “Irene and Carly” for the wonderful care and attention they gave our mother, Gail Cummings, during her last days of life. The help and comfort they also showed towards my brother and myself was priceless! Deepest thanks for making a very difficult time less difficult.
N.M.
Please know that this comes with heartfelt thanks for everything the members of Serenity Hospice Care have done for my husband and myself. You are truly angels and greatly appreciative.
S.A.K.
Wow, you are amazing! Thank you for the beautiful birthday celebration you held for Anna’s 75th birthday. You made her feel special. You are the greatest. We are blessed to have you in our lives. God bless!
Richard B.
Just a few thank yous for all your help and guidance for Paul. I can’t commend the staff enough for their passion, compassion and personal attention. Everyone I came in contact with gave far more than the job requirement. Lastly, thank you for your deep condolences.
S.C.
