“The Rose, Life’s Beauty”
Aging is a well orchestrated symphony as if compared to a rose.
The rose in its budding splendor gathers beams of light and energy to proliferate.
Its roots stretch and sprout while its foliage unfurls rejoicing to celebrate its beauty, the bud.
The bud, the soft, petal pink perfume brings pleasure to those in its realm.
The petals are so delicate we nurture, will endure its reign of splendor.
For after the rose has reached its life’s purpose, its petals slowly dry, wither and exfoliate,
casting itself to the ground from which it sprouted.
Yet in all its stages of glory, the caretaker (Our Heavenly Maker) tended the rose to reach its grandeur
and it has served well reaching fulfillment of life.
Each rose has budded, blossomed and yielded to create our existence today.
-Joy Cook
Care
& Comfort
At Life Choice, we strive to enhance
the quality of life for those entrusted to our care,
as well as to those who love them.
Our Approach to Care
Each and every hospice
patient is unique with different needs, concerns, fears
and wishes. At Life Choice, our team gets to know our
patients and their families on a very personal level
and provides individualized care plans for each patient
based on their needs.
We understand that different ethnic groups have different
views on terminal illness and hospice care. Our approach
is sensitive to cultural differences and is respectful
of our patients and loved ones in providing hospice
care.
Caring For The Body, Supporting
The Spirit
Providing the very best care possible is everyone's
goal for easing the patient's pain, suffering and anxiety.
Our team is up-to-date on the very latest medications
and techniques in pain relief utilizing current methods
and even some alternative methods. Our Professional
Care Services care for a patient's physical needs through:
- Case Management
- Pain Management
- Palliative Care
- Personal Care
We understand that emotional and spiritual pain are
just as real and in need of attention as physical pain.
To help ease the mind and soothe the spirit we offer:
- Bereavement Counseling
- Spiritual Care
- Psychological Support
- Social Services
We
Come to You
Our caring team visits patients as much or as little
as needed. We are always available to provide support
and instruct caregivers 24 hours a day, seven days a
week in any setting:
Reimbursement
Hospice services – including medications, medical supplies and medical equipment relating to the illness and included in the Hospice Plan of Care – are covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Physicians
Life Choice Hospice is an enhancement to the care and
services you offer your patients and their families.
We offer a hand in providing comfort and care while
supporting the family during this difficult time.
If you would like more information about Life Choice
and our services, please contact
us.
Any individual that has concerns regarding patient care and safety and the organization has not addressed them, are encouraged to contact the organization's management of Life Choice Hospice with their concerns at 800-557-7570.
Bereavement
Grief
and its Symptoms
Although you may think you are coping well
after the passing of a loved one, you may still be experiencing
a number of symptoms of grief. If you are experiencing
any of the following symptoms, you may not be coping
as well as you thought. We can help by offering a full
complement of bereavement services.
- Shock
- Numbness
- Guilt
- Anger
- Crying
- Sadness
- Disbelief
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- Preoccupation
- Loss of Appetite
- Sleeplessness
- Loneliness
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Low Energy
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- Fatigue
- Lack of Concentration
- Denial
- Withdrawal
- Knots in Stomach
- Hyperactivity
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Support Services
Life Choice Hospice provides bereavement support to families through letters, cards and telephone conferences. This support continues for 13 months after the passing of a loved one. An evaluation is provided at the beginning and end of the process and you may discontinue support at any time. We also offer referral services for those
who may need more support.
How to Help a Grieving Friend
During the Holidays
Ten Practical Ways that You Can Offer Help and Support
From the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
and Life Choice Hospice.
Download a PDF version (130kb) of "How to Help
a Grieving Friend During the Holidays"
A
Celebration of Life
Life Choice never stops caring about those who have
passed and their families. We celebrate the life of
every patient and family member with an annual "Celebration
of Life" memorial service to remember and honor
those who have passed during the previous year.
The "Celebration of Life" memorial service
includes music, an inspirational message and a special
candle lighting ceremony in memory of each loved one
lost. Friends and family receive special invitations
and a reception follows the service to continue the
"Celebration of Life."
