Hospice Care

When a cure is no longer possible for your loved one, hospice may be an option to provide support not only for the patient, but for the families. Hospice is a form of compassionate care, often provided at home, for patients facing a life-limiting illness or injury. Qualifying patients often have a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness is left to run its natural course. Hospice care enables you to make a valuable difference in the quality of your loved one’s life experience as it nears its end. Contact us to today to learn more about 1st Care At Home Hospice and how we can provide care, comfort, and support for you and your loved one.


Hospice Services

  • People respond to the death of a loved one in a variety of ways. Our professional team of counselors and social workers are here to support you through your loss for up to 13 months beyond your loved one's passing.

  • The emotions you feel during this time can be overwhelming. Our team at 1st Care At Home will be there to help you make sense of your feelings and offer professional grief counseling for you and your loved ones.

  • Grief can often cause us to question our beliefs but can also be a time of reflection. Our experienced staff is here to offer care for the spiritual needs brought on by a terminal or life-limiting illness.

  • Our hospice teams work closely with you and your family to develop a care plan specific to your needs. Helping you to manage your pain is about more than medication.

  • When family members and loved ones are caring for someone with a life-limiting illness, they can sometimes feel they have no time for themselves. If your family caregiver needs a rest or some time away to simply recharge, our team is there to provide short-term relief.

  • Our team will assist with acquiring all necessary items to ensure the needs of your loved one are met during the end-of-life process.

Common finding in hospice-appropriate patients

  • Cancer diagnosis and not seeking curative treatments.

  • No desire to continue dialysis treatment.

  • Multiple ER visits and/or hospitalizations in past 6 months

  • Shortness of breath/chest pain at rest requiring continuous O2

  • Severe dementia or advanced neurological diseases that result in incontinence, inability to ambulate without assistance and/or inability to communicate.

MEET THE TEAM


Hospice Contact Information
Serving Halifax, Charlotte, & Mecklenburg County
P: (434) 572-0063 | F: (434) 572-6211
hospice@firstcare.biz