AMERICAN STAR HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE, INC. endeavors to provide continuous care for patients facing the end of life at their homes. Our goal is to reduce pain in patients and meet their medical, psychological, and spiritual needs while assisting their loved ones through counseling and practical support.
Our hospice care team is available around the clock to maximize your loved one’s peace and comfort at home. We also offer respite care to families, so their primary caregivers can take a break or address more pressing matters.
What Is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a treatment specially focused to provide terminally-ill patients with aggressive symptom management and continuous quality care to help them live the best life they can with the remaining moments they have.
The common misconception about hospice care is that it shall only be given to a dying person and when that person and his or her family members have already given up and lost hope. However, that is not all true. While hospice care can be provided to dying or terminally-ill persons, it can also be provided to family members who just lost a loved one or have a dying loved one. Hospice care will give them the necessary care and supports they need to care for their terminally-ill loved one or cope with the grief and pain.
We have a hospice care team that provides patients and their families with all the necessary care and support to optimize their quality of life and give them comfort as much as possible. Our team is composed of nurses, aides, spiritual counselors, and social workers providing comprehensive treatments to meet the patients’ needs and desires and their family members’ inputs.
Where Can You Get Hospice Care?
Hospice care may be provided to the homes of the patients or in a healthcare facility. At AMERICAN STAR HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE, INC., our hospice care is available 24/7. We make sure to render patient-centered services at all times. Our hospice services include:
- 24-Hour On-Call Nurse
- Bereavement and Emotional Support
- Consistent Weekly Nurse Visits
- Crisis Care
- Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Medication for Pain Management and Symptom Control
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Physician Oversight
- Respite for Caregiver Relief
- Routine In-Home Care
Hospice care provided at home entails a member of the hospice team to provide end-of-life care, monitor the client’s condition, and communicate with physicians, family members, and the rest of the hospice team so changes at home and in the care plan may be developed. Medical supplies shall also be installed in the patient’s chosen living environment, such as:
- Feeding Pump
- Hospital Bed
- Nebulizer
- Pressure Relief Mattress
- Wheelchair
Is Hospice Costly?
No. Hospice is totally covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Rest assured that you will not have OTP (out-of-pocket) expenses in receiving your hospice benefit.
Who Can Guide Me Through Hospice Care Options?
At AMERICAN STAR HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE, INC., our clinical team will help you navigate through your options and ensure that you or your loved ones get the level of care needed to improve your quality of life and give you and your family comfort and peace of mind as much as possible. We are committed to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary care through our professionals who recognize the need for a comprehensive assessment to determine our clients’ care requirements. We make sure to help them choose the best options as we guide them every step of the way.
How Do I Know If I Need Hospice Care?
If you or your loved ones frequently experience the following, then it must be time to consider availing of hospice care services.
- ER visits
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Respiratory Infections
- Falls
- Weight Loss
- Medication Change
What Therapeutic Services Can Hospice Care Provide?
We at AMERICAN STAR HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE, INC. also provide specialized services, including:
- AromatherapyAromatherapy helps control pain and nausea caused by health conditions, reduce stress, anxiety, & agitation, and promote calmness, comfort, and peace of mind. It stimulates the brain and one’s sense of smell, which can cause immediate physiological changes in blood pressure, blood flow to the skin, muscle tension, and more. According to studies conducted by the National Cancer Institute, aromatherapy can help improve the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of those who are critically ill.
- ReikiReiki is a Japanese word that literally means (rei) universal life and (ki) energy. It is considered a biofield therapy by the National Institutes of Health. A biofield is the invisible energy field that surrounds each of us to a depth of several inches. It is commonly known as the aura. Reiki practitioners place their hands on or above the body within this biofield to increase energy flow. Reiki promotes relaxation, pain management, and positive emotional closure with loved ones. It also releases feelings of anxiety, fear, and grief. It is especially beneficial to terminally ill patients and their caregivers as it is a gentle therapy that promotes deep calming of the body, mind, and spirit.
- AcupunctureMayo Clinic defines acupuncture as a traditional Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. It helps balance the flow of energy or life force (chi/qi) that flows through the pathways (meridians) of your body. Acupuncture may cause very little discomfort. However, we guarantee that the entire process/treatment is safe and relaxing with no medications or chemicals involved. Acupuncture reduces pain, fatigue, vomiting, nausea, stress, and anxiety and relieves depression and shortness of breath.
AMERICAN STAR HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE, INC. provides client-centered hospice care when curative treatments no longer add quality of life. We adhere to all medical and safety guidelines for the protection and satisfaction of our clients and their family members. We work proactively with our clients and their families to ensure that they receive the highest quality of care and support they need and deserve.
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