Grief & Loss

Hospice Care

RooLan exists in the hope and belief that through effective, compassionate care, patients can approach the end of their lives with dignity and comfort in the midst of a caring environment sensitive to their needs. We do this by helping our patients achieve physical and emotional comfort so they can concentrate on living life as fully as possible.

Hospice is dedicated to the belief that no one who has a life-limiting illness should die alone, afraid or in pain. Hospice provides peace, comfort and caring to terminally ill people and their families. Hospice treats the person, not the disease. Hospice is a philosophy of care that assists patients, families, and friends during the final stages of life's journey. We focus on the quality of LIFE because, Hospice is about living.

 

What is Hospice?

Hospice is a special concept of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments.  Hospice care neither prolongs life nor hastens death. The staff and volunteers offer a specialized knowledge of medical care, including pain management.  The goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of a patient's last days by offering comfort and dignity.

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Where can I get hospice support?

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is a non-profit organization that helps you find hospice support in your area.  Visit their website to find information.