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FAQs -
Hospice Care
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Hospice Care
Q: What
does a Medicare certified hospice
program provide?
A:
Catskill
Area Hospice is a Medicare
certified Hospice Program which provides
specialized medical care and
social/emotional support for patients
and families coping with terminal
illness, with a focus on quality of
life. Care is generally provided in the
patient's home, but Catskill Area
Hospice has contracts with area nursing
homes and hospitals where care can be
provided. In addition, some hospitals
have special hospice rooms for brief
in-patient stays to provide symptom
control and respite care.
Q: What
does Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative
Care provide?
A:
Catskill
Area Hospice provides expert
pain and symptom control, skilled
nursing, home health aide care, medical
equipment, medicine, and supplies
related to the terminal illness,
spiritual and emotional support, and
grief counseling. Trained volunteers can
visit with patients and provide
caregivers a temporary break from their
responsibilities. A registered nurse is
available 24 hours a day to take patient
and family members' calls.
Q: How
is hospice care paid for?
A:
Medicare, Medicaid and most private
insurance companies cover the cost of
hospice care in a certified Hospice
Program such as
Catskill
Area Hospice. Community
support is also vital for hospice care
programs. This support helps fund areas
of care and expenses that are not
covered by other funding sources.
Independent Senior Housing
Q: What
type of services or amenities are
offered?
A:
Services such as housekeeping, meals,
medical transportation, 24 hours
security, beauty salon, library, grocery
and prescription delivery, social
activities and entertainment are
generally available for residents.
Q: Does
the facility offer any type of
assistance (bathing, dressing, medical
reminders, etc.)
A:
Independent Senior Housing complexes can
not directly offer or arrange for this
assistance. However, residents can
purchase private pay aide service to
assist with their care needs.
Q: Are
these types of housing facilities
available in Delaware County?
A:
No, but St. James Manor in Otsego County
does offer these services.
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