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NATIONAL HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH
Hospice is a type of care that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients who are facing a terminal illness. Palliative care is a type of care that focuses on relieving the symptoms of a serious illness, regardless of whether the illness is curable. Call us to learn more. (724) 431-4170.

November is National Care at Home Month, and we're proud to join National Alliance for Care at Home in recognizing the impact of health care delivered at home.

Home can be the setting for recovery, managing a serious illness, gaining confidence after a hospitalization or finding comfort at the end of life. Care delivered at home makes it possible to receive personalized support where life happens every day.

This month, we extend a warm thank you to our caregivers, whose work helps patients and families navigate some of life's most important moments at home.

Caring for someone with a serious illness often brings moments of uncertainty, especially when you're trying to understand whether it may be time for additional support. Hospice isn't about giving up - it's about shifting the focus to comfort, dignity and quality of life.
This checklist is designed to help you recognize the signs that your loved one may benefit from hospice care and to guide meaningful conversations with family and healthcare providers.

Our Director of Operations, Leetha, is celebrating Halloween in style! 🐈‍⬛🎃 She’s sharing warm wishes for a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at Amedisys Hospice. We hope your day is filled with smiles, treats, and a little festive fun! Here for you 24/7. (724) 431-4170.

A little Halloween fun, sweet treats, and plenty of smiles! 🎃👻 Lisa had a wonderful time at Sunnyview’s Trunk or Treat. Thank you to everyone at Sunnyview for welcoming Amedisys Hospice and making it such a fun evening! 💚

A little Halloween fun with Jen! 🎃👻 Her spooky-cute trunk was ready for Trunk or Treat, and she loved sharing smiles and treats with everyone who stopped by. A special thank-you to Providence in Beaver for inviting Amedisys Hospice to join the fun and for making us feel so welcome. 💚

Liaisons in the Community

Our liaison Jen and her son, Riley, teamed up with the Women’s Civic Center of Beaver County to assemble care bags for women going through breast cancer treatment. The bags will be shared with patients at three cancer centers in Beaver County. What a thoughtful way to offer comfort and support to women in our community! 🩷

For patients living with end-stage heart failure, comfort and quality of life become the priority. As advanced heart disease progresses, symptoms such as pain, breathlessness and fatigue can become increasingly difficult to manage and may lead to repeated hospitalizations.

Hospice provides compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual support designed around each patient's goals, helping them remain as comfortable as possible. Learn more about the specialized support available through our Hospice End-Stage Heart Failure Specialty Program: https://hubs.li/Q04B2lsF0

When you or a loved one is facing a new diagnosis, having access to clear, reliable information can help you feel more confident about what's next. We're committed to helping patients and caregivers understand their health and care options.

Visit the Amedisys blog for resources and insights designed to help you navigate your healthcare journey with confidence: https://hubs.li/Q04B2jNC0

For people living with heart failure, small changes like gaining a few pounds in a day, feeling short of breath or noticing swelling in the feet and ankles can be important signs. Our Heart Failure Empowerment Program helps home health patients understand what to watch for, manage their condition with confidence and stay active in their care at home.

Amedisys provides an interdisciplinary heart failure program with a range of home health care services to help patients manage their condition at home, supporting health and wellness and promoting independence. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04B2fhw0

Special thank you this week to the case managers who partner with Amedisys, helping patients transition safely from higher levels of care to home. Your commitment to continuity of care makes a meaningful difference for our patients and families!

On World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, we're highlighting the important role hospice and palliative care play in helping patients and families navigate serious illness.

Both hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, quality of life and support, helping patients receive care that aligns with their goals and wishes. Palliative care can begin at diagnosis and alongside treatment. Hospice care is typically chosen when treatment is no longer working or a patient decides to stop curative treatment for a terminal illness, shifting the focus to comfort, quality of life and support for both the patient and their loved ones.

Learn more about the differences between hospice and palliative care: https://hubs.li/Q04zH3Gk0

Tomorrow is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. Whether you're planning ahead or navigating a current healthcare decision, understanding your options matters. Our hospice FAQ page provides answers and guidance to help you better understand hospice care and the support available for patients and families.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04zG-hW0

Hospice Volunteer Crystal Chesser recently presented a veteran patient in our Knoxville, TN, care center with a handmade patriotic quilt, created to honor his military service. Thank you, Crystal, for sharing your talents and creating such a meaningful reminder of the gratitude our communities have for those who have served!

Wishing a happy National Physician Assistant Week to the PAs who partner with our caregivers to coordinate care, support treatment planning and help patients access home health services when they need them most.

For many patients, the cancer journey extends beyond appointments, procedures and hospital stays. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the care, support and resources that can help patients continue healing and recovering at home.

Looking for information about care at home? Learn how home health services can support patients managing a variety of conditions and healthcare needs: https://hubs.li/Q04yYtYp0

Happy Physical Therapy Month! Whether helping a patient regain strength after surgery, improve balance after a fall or adapt to changes caused by illness, physical therapists play a vital role in the home health journey. Thank you for the expertise and compassion you bring to every visit. Read more about the importance of PT in Home Health ⬇️