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Giving the Gift of Hospice At Visiting Nurse Hospice & Palliative Care, our patients and their families always come first. We know that comfort begins by staying in familiar surroundings, being cared for by caregivers who become like family. We provide quality care and compassion to those that need it, including those who may be unable to pay. Frequently, insurance reimbursements do not cover the true cost of the service. Your thoughtful contribution and donation – made in memory of loved one – will ensure that we can provide the support patients and family members require. You can help continue this tradition of comfort and compassion for all who need it through the Visiting Nurse Foundation, a tax exempt, not-for-profit corporation. We welcome the smallest of gifts, for it comes with the greatest intention. Wish list items needed to enhance patient care delivery or provide peace of mind include: Lasting Memories: Help purchase a small, lightweight camcorder for volunteers to use in recording patient video histories – $500 Caregiver Support: Provide one day of respite care for a family member by hiring a private aide to assist with patient – $100 Caregiver Basket: Send a basket filled with gift certificates for a restaurant or a massage; or nice writing pens, paper, and a Caregiver Booklet; or snacks/parking passes – $100 Special Occasion Meal: Provide a home elivered meal for a patient and family – $100 Music Therapy with (or without) Massage Therapy: Purchase relaxation tapes or soothing music, portable CD or cassette players – $100 Comfort Care Supplies: Provide room air onditioners, table fans, wedge pillows, cotton jersey sheets, warm clothes, or lightweight blankets – $50 Bouquet of Flowers: Send a floral arrangement to a patient or caregiver – $30 to $50 Tabletop Fountain: $50 Personal Care Pack: Provide the smallest of life’s necessities, like tissues, lotion, socks, etc. – $25 Call Me: Purchase a 60-minute calling card for patient use – $20 Gas Cards for Families: $20 Wind Chimes: $15 Other suggested items that will help raise funds for programs and services or offset expenses include:
You may send your monetary – or inquire about your gift-in-kind donations to: Visiting Nurse Hospice & Palliative Care You may also inquire with the Foundation about ways to support our home Health Aide Career Ladder Program, or ongoing educational programs, seminars or day retreats for hospice staff. Contributions of goods are deductible for income tax purposes to the extent allowed by the law. Please contact your tax advisor. 585-787-8315
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Nurse Hospice and Palliative Care Offering caring and comfort through life's final stage. Dying and death, as the final stages of life, present terminally-ill individuals, their families and caregivers with many new and difficult challenges. At the same time, there are opportunities for compassion, growth and understanding unmatched at any other life stage. The Visiting Nurse Hospice and Palliative Care Program supports patients and their loved ones throughout this most difficult time, providing professional home care that meets both medical and emotional needs, promoting as full and comfortable a life as possible. Our hospice and palliative care professionals are experienced in every aspect of hospice care, from guiding the patient's smooth transition from hospital to home…to providing comfort care with respect and compassion…to supporting family and friends through their bereavement following death. At Visiting Nurse Hospice and Palliative Care, we believe each individual has the right to choose, insofar as possible, the extent of his or her medical treatment. We work closely with your physician to ensure that symptom and pain relief, as well as sensitivity to emotional needs, are at the center of all we do. Palliative Care Services
One need not be dying to benefit from palliative care. It is valuable at any time during a serious illness. Hospice is one form of palliative care. And like hospice, palliative care can be provided in a variety of settings including the hospital or the patient's home. The intensity and range of palliative intervention may change as an illness progresses and the complexity of care increases. Our services are available in-home and on an out-patient basis through our Palliative Care Consultation Service. Our Family Nurse Practitioner is certified in palliative care and works collaboratively with the physician to make recommendations in regards to symptom management, advanced care planning, clarifying goals of care and serves as a link to other community services as needed. Hospice Services Our services include:
A Team Approach to Caring
Members of our caring team are available around-the-clock and are able to assist you with your concerns at any hour. Our team includes:
When Home Hospice Care is the Right
Choice Insurance Coverage for Hospice Care For More Information Visit the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of NYS for additional information on Hospice programs within New York State.
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