What is a Social Hospice?
Social Hospice is a collection of supportive services provided to individuals and families facing end-of-life issues, focusing on emotional, social, and practical assistance rather than just medical care. It aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their loved ones during this challenging time.
Medical Hospice is the standard, insurance-covered, clinically focused end-of-life care, while Social Hospice is home-like residential support to make hospice accessible when social circumstances (like lack of home or support network) prevent traditional delivery.
These models are designed to work together.
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 |