Methodist Hospice offers care for adults as well as children. Services include:

• Giving compassionate care to terminally ill persons by helping control pain and other symptoms.
  
• Supporting the patient and family emotionally and spiritually.
  Assisting family and loved ones even after hospice care ends. Our team works together to develop each patient's personal care plan.
  
• On call nursing support seven 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.
  Home medical equipment and medications for pain and symptom control.
  
• 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.
  
• Support groups and counseling for family members even after Hospice care ends.
  
• Volunteers who can help run errands, sit with the patient for short periods, provide companionship and at times, provide transportation.
  

For more information about how we can help care for you or your loved ones at home, call 901.516.1616 or 800.726.2559.