If you live in Baie-Comeau and have a loved one who's health is failing, you may consider hospice care. Hospice care in Baie-Comeau allows your loved ones the treatment they need, in the comfort of their own home.
Hospice care, also known as end-of-life care, is provided by health professionals and volunteers. They give medical, psychological and spiritual support. The goal of the care is to help people who are dying have peace, comfort and dignity. The caregivers try to control pain and other symptoms so a person can remain as alert and comfortable as possible. Hospice programs also provide services to support a patient's family.
Hospice services are available to people who can no longer benefit from curative treatment; the typical hospice patient has a life expectancy of six months or less. Hospice care can take place:
- At home
- At a hospice center
- In a hospital
- In a skilled nursing facility
For more information on hospice care, please visit the Eldercare Locator website provided by the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS). The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization can also help you find a provider.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) provides a list of hospice resources for people seeking information about hospice care.
Courtesty of USA.gov.