Hospice is a philosophy of care that focuses on patient comfort and quality of life rather than curing the person's disease. Hospice is a choice for someone with a terminal illness and life expectancy of six months or less, based on the normal progression of the illness. Hospice care is typically given in the patient's home. Hospice care may be provided in person’s home, hospital, independent faci
lity, or nursing home. Patients are cared for by family members, hired caregivers, assisted living or skilled nursing home staff. When symptoms become too severe, then 24-hour care may be provided by Four Seasons Hospice. The goal of hospice is to provide compassionate, effective care that is consistent with the needs and goals of patients and family caregivers. Our hospice team works to maximize quality of life and minimize suffering for those we serve.
