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Family Hospice's Services
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Family Hospice offers the following services to improve the quality of life for all persons with life-limiting illness through education, empowerment and symptom management.

1)       All levels of care are provided for our patients: Routine Home care, Inpatient Care, Respite Care, Continuous Care

a)       Routine home care is provided to patients in their home environment, whose symptoms are well managed.

b)       Inpatient care is provided in times of crisis when managing the patients emotional and physical symptoms in the home is not feasible.  The case manager assesses each patient on an individual basis and the Family Hospice team determines if inpatient care is appropriate.

c)        Respite care may be provided for up to five days to relieve caregivers of care giving duties so they may have a period of rest and relaxation.

d)       Continuous care may be provided in times of crisis when predominantly nursing care is needed to manage a patient's symptoms in the home environment.  The case manager assesses each patient individually and the team determines if continuous care is appropriate.

2)        On-call nurse 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergency support.

3)       Regular Registered Nurse Visits.

4)       Regular Certified Nursing Assistant visits for personal care needs. 

5)       Medications for the relief of pain as related to the hospice diagnosis and to ensure comfort.

6)       Medical equipment and supplies as related to the hospice diagnosis.

7)       Social Worker Services. 

8)       Chaplain Services.

9)       Bereavement Services.

10)    Complementary Therapies:  Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy

We serve individuals in Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, Lafayette, Lyons, Superior and surrounding areas including rural Boulder and Gilpin Counties

If you, or someone you know may need hospice care, contact your Doctor or Family Hospice directly.  We will arrange a hospital or in-home visit to discuss your individual needs and explain the services available to you.

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