Hospice Care
Hospice is a philosophy of care rather than a place. Hospice care is a specialized field that focuses on caring and comforting, rather than curing those with life-limiting illness. Hospice of Central PA (HCP) provides care in the place that you call home. That may be your home, an assisted living or skilled nursing facility or in our personal care home called Carolyn’s House.
Who provides hospice care?
Hospice care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team made up of physicians, social workers, nurses, chaplains, certified nursing assistants and volunteers. In addition to these services, Hospice of Central PA is pleased to offer additional treatments such as palliative massage and music therapy.
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Nursing Assistants
- Chaplains
- Volunteers
What makes hospice care so valuable?
Research tells us that most people want to be at home with their family, pets and things. HCP can make that possible in most cases. Our interdisciplinary team will visit you and your family in your home and help to control symptoms and discomfort, so that you can enjoy time with your loved ones.
When is it time for hospice?
You may believe hospice is only for those with a cancer diagnosis, and while this was true in the earliest days of hospice care, it is no longer the case. In fact, most people with an advanced illness can benefit from the care provided by a hospice team. Other common diagnoses are congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and dementia.
HCP helped the Long family.
HCP was there to help Dave with his end-of-life journey and for Pat with her grief journey.
See their hospice story