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End-of-Life Care in Allentown PAEnd-of-life planning sounds a lot more complicated than it has to be. Often seniors and caregivers put off this conversation because they worry that it will be difficult or that there will be painful details involved. This might still be true, but it also could be an easier conversation than you expect.

Your Senior’s Goals at the End of Her Life

You might feel as if you already know how your senior wants the rest of her life to go, but have you specifically talked about her goals during that time? If not, it’s time to make sure that you have a solid understanding of your elderly family member’s intentions during that phase of life. It’s important to understand what treatments and medications she wants to continue during that time.

Which Treatments and Therapies Your Senior Wants

There might be some therapies and treatments that your senior really doesn’t want to have, no matter what else is going on with her health. If you don’t know those details, it’s incredibly difficult for you to keep up with what she needs and how to approach certain issues. This is a vital part of any end-of-life talk.

Where Your Senior Wants to Spend the Rest of Her Life

Your elderly family member may also have some very distinct ideas about where she wants to physically be near the end of her life. She may be adamant that she wants to be at home for as long as possible, even in an emergency. Or she may be fine with going to a different type of facility in which she receives assistance from end-of-life care providers.

Anything Else Pertaining to Her Comfort and Care

There might be a dozen other issues you haven’t thought about regarding your senior’s near future, but she might have put a lot of thought into the situation. Sitting down and having this conversation can help you to feel that you’re doing what she needs as well as what she wants. If your elderly family member isn’t interested in this talk, stress to her that you’re trying to make sure that you put what she needs and wants in place.

There’s enough stress involved in determining what your senior might need at the end of her life. If you can still talk with her about her preferences and how she wants this stage of her life to go, you need to do so. Even an awkward or difficult conversation is better than no information at all.

If you or an aging parent is considering end-of-life care in Allentown, PA, please contact the caring staff at Serenity Hospice today. Call (215) 867-5405.

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What is Hospice?


Hospice care offers a range of comprehensive services, including pain and symptom management, medication management, emotional and spiritual support, assistance with daily activities, respite care for caregivers, counseling, bereavement support, and access to durable medical equipment (DME) for added comfort.

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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

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Who Qualifies for Hospice?


Hospice care is available for individuals with a prognosis of six months or less to live, as determined by their physician. Eligibility criteria may vary based on specific regulations and guidelines. Hospice care is typically covered by private insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, some hospice organizations offer financial assistance programs to support individuals who are uninsured or facing financial constraints.

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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.

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