Living at MHH
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Why is Monadnock Hospice House needed?
Four of five Americans indicate a desire to die at home, but only half of them actually will. While Medical Hospice services are comprehensive, they are also intermittent in terms of delivery. Final days care requires round-the-clock attention, with significant physical, emotional, social, and financial demands. Monadnock Hospice House is a local response in the Monadnock region to the gap created when a lack of caregivers and resources prevents a peaceful death at home.
How will Monadnock Hospice House solve this challenge?
Monadnock Hospice House will offer a haven of loving care for people enrolled in Medical Hospice who can no longer remain in their own homes during the last weeks or months of life. We will ease the caregiver burden and become a home and family to people in need.
What is the future for Monadnock Hospice House?
We envision a future where people and families have the expectation of dying well - in a comfortable home, with dignity, and supported by expert and compassionate care. Monadnock Hospice House is part of the movement to improve the end-of-life experience for individuals and families in America, and specifically, in the Monadnock region.
How does Monadnock Hospice House and Medical Hospice Care work together?
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How do they differ? |
Monadnock Hospice House is a safe and secure place for those people of the Monadnock region who are receiving Medical Hospice Care but can no longer remain in their own homes during the last weeks or months of life. |
Hospice care is a specialized type of medical care designed for individuals with terminal illnesses. The primary focus of hospice care is on providing comfort and improving the quality of life for patients rather than attempting to cure their illness. |
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Who is eligible? |
Those enrolled with a medical hospice agency who have reached their final days and do not have adequate caregiver resources at home. |
Those with a life expectancy of six months or less, as documented by a physician. |
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What type of care is provided and who provides it? |
Non-medical, comfort-based, supportive level of care provided by a team of trained caregivers and volunteers. |
Medical hospice care is medical care led by a team of doctors and nurses. |
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How often is care provided? |
24/7 |
Intermittent based on medical need. |
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Where is care provided? |
Monadnock Hospice House |
Hospitals, hospice centers, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, personal homes |
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How much does it cost? |
Monadnock Hospice House provides care regardless of financial means. We rely on support from the community and families who are able to make a contribution towards the care of their loved ones. |
Paid for by Medicare/Medicaid and some private insurance companies. |
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What is included? |
24/7 living arrangements, 24/7 non-medical care, support services for guests and families, and meals for residents. |
Hospice case management via an Interdisciplinary Team, medical equipment and supplies, medications |