 Hospice & end of life care
 In the early 1900s, most people died at home. By the middle of the 20th
century the majority of deaths in in the U.S. occurred in health care
institutions.
Aurora believes there is a better way. To learn about the Sarah Boyd Society and charitable giving,
click here.
The Aurora Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Program provides a special way
of caring for the person whose life expectancy is limited. Hospice affirms life
and maintains the dignity of each individual we serve. The philosophy of hospice
focuses on maintaining the quality of life by keeping patients pain-free and
comfortable while providing for spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs.
Hospice is a concept of care, not a place of care
 Hospice care and services are available in various locations to best suit the
patient's needs. More than 95% of our patients are able to be cared for in their
own home. Our hospice staff works closely with the patient, family and physician
to carryout an appropriate plan of care at home.
When in-home hospice care is not an option, the Aurora VNA Hospice team can
follow a patient into any care environment – a nursing home, assisted living
center, or hospital. Hospice care is also available at the Aurora VNA Zilber
Family Hospice, where compassionate care is
delivered in secure and home-like settings.
Wherever care is provided, the hospice staff will help patients and their
families experience peace and healing.
A special way of caring…
Hospice offers a wide range of services to benefit the terminally ill patient
and his/her family. We understand the care needed by people with many
life-limiting conditions such as cancer, end-stage heart, lung, liver or kidney
disease, AIDS, end-stage Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Our team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, clergy, aides and
highly trained volunteers, and we work together with the patient and family to
develop a treatment plan.
Hospice develops and institutes a plan of care to help patients and families
maintain control over their lives by keeping them physically and emotionally
supported and comfortable. Hospice enhances the quality of life and enables
patients to live the final days of their lives with dignity, purpose and peace.
In our hearts, we all aspire to the same things
We want a sense of belonging among our family and friends. We hope to find
meaning in our work and living. We seek a place – a home – where we feel safe
and cherished. Often, we yearn for spiritual faith, something that connects us
to the infinite.
These are the things that ultimately matter. And they matter most at
significant times, when we face death, either our own or of one we love. During
these times, the assurance of love and comfort becomes indispensable. Families,
friends and caregivers matter most, and we look to them for meaning through
small gestures of caring, genuine companionship and the alleviation of pain and
fear. Understandably, we cherish the comfort afforded by the safety and
familiarity of home.
“I couldn't possibly tell you how much help and comfort you gave me.
Everyone that I had contact with was so loving and caring. Your advice in
telling me how to help him leave this world in peace, knowing that I would
be fine, wasn't easy, but I am so glad I did.”
– Family member of patient
You and your family will find caring and comfort in the Aurora Visiting Nurse
Association Hospice Program.
For more information, please click here or call us
at 414-615-5900 or toll-free at 888-206-6955.
|
