Hospice Services

Hospice in the Desert is committed to providing the following:

• Specialized/Individualized pain and symptom management.
• Any needed medications, medical supplies and medical equipment which are intended to manage symptoms and facilitate keeping the patient at home.
• Regular nursing visits to maintain the patient’s comfort, including regular assessments and support for the family.
• Assistance with the patient’s personal care and activities of daily living.
• Instruction and education to the families and caregivers on how to properly care for the patient.
• Social workers to provide emotional support, supportive counseling, information and referral services, assistance with advanced directives, out of home placements, etc.
• Chaplain services to provide spiritual support and help patients and families with any spiritual or religious questions or concerns at the end-of-life.
• Volunteers to provide companionship, emotional support and life enhancing activities.
• Bereavement services and counseling to help families deal with grief.
• Access to Hospice Nurses 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

Hospice in the Desert is committed to providing the following:

• Specialized/Individualized pain and symptom management.
• Any needed medications, medical supplies and medical equipment which are intended to manage symptoms and facilitate keeping the patient at home.
• Regular nursing visits to maintain the patient’s comfort, including regular assessments and support for the family.
• Assistance with the patient’s personal care and activities of daily living.
• Instruction and education to the families and caregivers on how to properly care for the patient.
• Social workers to provide emotional support, supportive counseling, information and referral services, assistance with advanced directives, out of home placements, etc.
• Chaplain services to provide spiritual support and help patients and families with any spiritual or religious questions or concerns at the end of life.
• Volunteers to provide companionship, emotional support and life enhancing activities.
• Bereavement services and counseling to help families deal with grief.
• Access to Hospice Nurses 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.