Victoria One Hospice | San Dimas, CA | A Special Way of Caring

WHAT IS HOSPICE CARE?

A special way of caring for people. Considered to be the model for quality compassionate care at the end of life, hospice provides a team approach to expert medical care, pain management, emotional, and spiritual support, and expressly tailored to the person and their family’s needs and wishes. Hospice focuses on the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and the hope that our loved ones will receive the support to allow us to do so. The focus is on caring, not curing, and in many cases, care is provided in the person’s home. Hospice is also provided in hospice facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, and other long term care facilities. It is for all age groups, including children, adults, and elderly during their final stages of life.

WHEN IS IT TIME FOR HOSPICE CARE?

Generally, it is time for hospice when doctors offer a prognosis of 6 months or less to live. It is better to begin hospice care early rather than late.

Any person with the opportunity to either refer potential patients for services or to recommend this hospice program are advised to do so without regard to the person’s race, color, national origin, handicap, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR HOSPICE CARE?

Terminally-ill patients who choose to receive palliative care rather than curative care and who have been certified by a physician to have a life-limiting illness are eligible for hospice, regardless of their race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical handicap, or national origin. Patients are accepted on the basis of health care need and their meeting the admission criteria. Our group of trained professionals will tailor an individualized comprehensive medical care plan for our patient. Our team also offers spiritual and emotional support to the patient as well as their family.