End of Life Support

Hospice is a great service available to everyone when a physician determines that a person’s medical condition has given them a likely prognosis of six months or less of life. There is a common misconception that hospice provides 24 hrs of care once someone goes onto service with a specific agency, unfortunately that is not accurate. Hospice provides a Medicare and insurance- covered higher level of service called continuous care but only in times of great distress and when symptoms are unmanaged. This service provides anywhere from 8hrs up to 24hrs of nursing or home health aide care per day but staffing is not guaranteed. If a scheduled staff member calls out, the full burden and responsibility for care is left to the loved ones who are present. Further more, this service is temporary until the precipitating symptoms are managed. The stress and uncertainty of caring for a person who is dying and in distress can be stressful and overwhelming for all parties involved.

Acuity Homecare offers supplemental support to help alleviate the burden that client’s and families feel at end of life. At times when clients  are most uncomfortable and fearful, we offer a feeling of comfort and sense of refuge.

We work closely with hospice agencies to ensure your loved one gets the best assistance possible at end of life. Our caregivers are well trained and experienced in assisting and supporting individuals during their final months, weeks or days of life. We take guidance from the hospice nurse case manager while documenting and communicating important changes to them, so you or your loved one remain comfortable and free from distress. Our caregivers can offer/ prompt clients to take their pre-filled , prescribed medications at times when the hospice nurse is not present. Our administrative staff supervises all caregivers and coordinates with the hospice nurse case manager in formulating an effective care plan to ensure optimal comfort for you or your loved one.

We alleviate the fear you or your loved may have of being alone and without adequate support at end of life.
Our clients and families come first. We help our clients maintain independence and remain safe in the place they feel most comfortable, at home. We provide high quality, compassionate and professional care that enhance you and your loved one’s quality of life.
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