Resources
The following links are resources to more information that will benefit you and your loved one:
AARP
www.aarp.com/endoflifeHere you will find useful information on estate planning, end of life care and legal issues to consider.
Living Will / Advance Directive
A Living Will or Advance Directive is an important form. It helps communicate your medical treatment wishes to family and medical staff for a time in the future when you are unable to make your wishes known due to injury or illness.Click here to download an Advance Directive form.
Medical Power of Attorney
Medical Power of Attorney allows you to designate a person to make all health care decisions based on your wishes when you are no longer able.Click here to download a Medical Power of Attorney form.
Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate
An Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate order instructs medical staff to forgo resuscitation and allow a natural death with peace and dignity. This form can be completed by the patient or a legal designee of the patient is unable. Click here to download an Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate form.
Medicare Website
For more information regarding the Medicare Hospice Benefit, click here or go to www.medicare.gov.Common Questions
Click on the questions below for more information.
How do I know if hospice care is right for my loved one?
Your loved one may quality for hospice services if one or more of the following statements are true:
- There is a life-limiting illness such as lung disease, congestive heart failure, cancer or dementia.
- Treatment for a cure is no longer available or is not desired.
- Relief from pain or symptoms resulting from the illness would enhance quality of life.
- The caregivers and patient would benefit from care and assistance at home.
Where do you get hospice care?
One of the greatest advantages of Solaris care is that our team of nurses, aides and counselors go wherever your "home" may be, whether that is a residential home, nursing home or a hospital.
What does hospice care include?
Our services are customized to meet the need of the patient. This includes visits from nurses to assist with medications and pain management, help from aides and emotional and spiritual support from our counselors. The cost of medications and medical equipment related to the admitting diagnosis are fully paid for under the hospice benefit.
How much does it cost?
Most of our patients pay nothing out of pocket. Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance companies.
Why choose Solaris?
Solaris Healthcare is deeply committed to helping people. We are recognized as industry experts in palliative medicine, which is the relief of pain and symptoms. The families we serve often say they just wish they would have called us sooner.
How can I find out more information?
To find out how we can help you, call us toll free at 1-888-376-5274. Someone in a local office will be available to answer any questions you might have.
Articles
At Solaris Healthcare, our approach to the end of life is unique. We believe effective treatment of pain and symptoms coupled with honest and open communication within the family can truly ease a difficult time. Our goal is to help the families we serve enjoy every moment with one another.
The Hospice Team
The Hospice Team consists of doctors, nurses, aides and counselors. In this article, you will learn the role of each team member.
Caregiver Information
Caring for a loved one nearing end of life can be overwhelming. The article discusses tips on both caring for yourself as well as your loved one. You will understand the role of appetite loss and dehydration during the end of life process.
Signs of Death
This article details various symptoms often experienced as death draws near. Ways to ease and treat symptoms are also discussed.