Methodist Hospice offers care for adults as well as children. Despite the most advanced treatments available, a cure may no longer be possible. When you and your family decide comfort and quality of life are most important, ask your healthcare team about the benefits and the support provided by hospice care. 

Hospice is available if you are facing a life-limiting illness or injury, and the doctor believes your prognosis is six months or less. If you improve beyond six months, you may leave hospice and are eligible to re-enter the program at any time in the future when services are needed. If you decide to change to curative treatments at any time after entering a hospice program, you may stop hospice care and re-enter when your treatment is complete. There are many benefits that can come from hospice care. 

Hospice Services

• Giving compassionate care to terminally ill persons by helping control pain and other symptoms. Physicians, nurses, social workers, home health aides and chaplains all work together to develop each patient's personal care plan.
• Supporting the patient and family emotionally and spiritually through support groups and counseling even after Hospice care ends.
• On call nursing support 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The nurse can answer questions, provide support and send an emergency visit nurse to the home if needed.
• Counseling and spiritual support from chaplains and social workers.
• Physical, speech and occupational therapy as part of the Hospice care plan.
• Admission to the hospital for help with acute symptoms that require a short hospital stay.
• Volunteers who can help run errands, sit with the patient for short periods, provide companionship and at times, provide transportation.

For more information or to ask for a visit by a hospice professional, call 901.516.1600 or 800.968.8326.