HOSPICE AT ASPEN
Hospice care is about helping people live as comfortably as possible while facing a terminal illness.
At Aspen, experienced nurses, physicians, and other care professionals work together to manage symptoms, address changing needs, and support the people who matter most to you.
Our approach is personal, guided by your needs, preferences, and the things that make each day meaningful.
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THE CARE BEHIND THE COMFORT
Hospice is specialized medical care with a different focus. Rather than pursuing treatment intended to cure a terminal illness, the emphasis is on managing symptoms, maintaining comfort, and supporting quality of life.
At Aspen, care is coordinated by an interdisciplinary team working with the patient and family. Each professional brings different skills and responsibilities, guided by an individualized plan of care.
Hospice nurses assess changing needs, manage symptoms, provide clinical care, and help patients and families understand medications and treatments. Hospice physicians provide medical oversight, and the Hospice Medical Director helps guide the plan of care, support clinical decisions, and coordinate with the care team and attending physician as needed.
Hospice aides provide assistance with personal care as appropriate to the care plan. Medical social workers help patients and families navigate practical concerns, available resources, and decisions related to care.
Social workers, chaplains, and volunteers contribute to the emotional and personal support available through hospice. Spiritual care is guided by each person's beliefs and preferences, without requiring a particular religious affiliation.
Medications, medical equipment, and supplies related to the terminal illness and associated conditions are coordinated through the hospice plan of care. The team reviews changing needs and adjusts care as appropriate.
Routine hospice care at home generally involves scheduled visits rather than continuous bedside caregiving.
However, Aspen's hospice teams are available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to address care concerns, respond to changes in symptoms, and help determine what additional support may be needed.
FOR THE PEOPLE BESIDE YOU
When someone you love is living with a terminal illness, there can be a great deal to understand and manage. Families often find themselves navigating new responsibilities, unfamiliar medical needs, and difficult decisions.
Hospice is designed to support them, too.
At Aspen, our care teams help families understand changes in condition, recognize symptoms, manage medications, and feel more prepared for the responsibilities of caregiving.
Sometimes that means explaining what to expect. Other times, it means answering a question, listening to a concern, or helping a family understand the options in front of them.
Social workers, chaplains, and other members of the hospice team also provide emotional, practical, and spiritual support according to each family's needs and preferences.
Hospice support also extends into bereavement, helping families navigate grief following the loss of someone they love.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CARE
Welcoming hospice professionals into your home requires trust. You're relying on people to understand someone's medical needs, respect their wishes, and provide care during an important and deeply personal time.
At Aspen, we believe that trust is earned through the everyday work of caring for people. It begins with listening, communicating clearly, following through on commitments, and treating patients and families with dignity.
Our hospice teams are locally led, with experienced clinical professionals who work closely with patients, families, and physicians. They understand the communities they serve and take personal responsibility for the care they provide.
Behind those teams is an established, family-owned organization that provides the clinical oversight, resources, and operational support needed to deliver responsible care.
The result is care that feels personal, supported by an organization that takes its responsibilities seriously.
WHEN YOU'RE READY TO TALK
You may have questions about hospice, what care involves, or whether it's the right time to consider it.
Your local Aspen team can help you understand the options, discuss your family's needs, and explain what happens next.
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