What is Hospice? Hospice is a word that through the centuries has meant a resting-place for travelers. In modern times the word hospice is used to describe a special concept of care for people who are facing a life-limiting illness.
Today, hospice programs across the United States provide care for individuals who choose to remain at home during these illnesses. Hospice accepts death as a natural part of the life cycle and services and programs include physical, emotional and spiritual comfort for both patients and loved ones
Hospice of the Northwest is a community-based, non-profit organization that has provided hospice services to individuals and their families in our community since 1984. The hospice program provides comprehensive family oriented care through a special team of nurses, social workers, hospice care aides, clergy and specially trained volunteers.
The hospice staff works closely with physicians to help control symptoms, relieve pain, and assist patients and their families achieve the goals that they find most important. Services are provided in the home, as well as in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and adult family homes.
Hospice of the Northwest Goals
To promote the quality of life of persons with life-limiting illnesses and their families and friends. The person with the illness defines quality of life.
To assist persons with life-limiting illnesses and those supporting them as they cope with grief, dying and bereavement.
To provide comprehensive hospice services aimed at comfort during the final phase of illness.
To provide uninterrupted and undiminished hospice care to all regardless of the individual's ability to pay.
For more information about Skagit Hospice, please call: (360) 814-5550, 1-800-894-5877 or visit www.hospicenw.org.
What is Hospice?
