Can care happen at home or in a care community?
Rosanna Peralta, a made-up host, answers this for adults on a sample page for hospice programs.
Rosanna Peralta Social worker
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Hello, my name is Rosanna Peralta. I'm a social worker.
Can care happen at home or in a care community?
Hospice care focuses on comfort, and it often happens where a person lives. That can be a private home, an assisted living community or a nursing home.
Visits may come from nurses, aides, social workers and trained volunteers, with a doctor guiding the plan of care. Some hospices also run inpatient units, and hospice care can take place in a hospital. A short stay away from home, called respite care, can give family caregivers a rest.
Call the office if you have questions about your visit or your care. This is general information, not personal instructions. Your hospice team can tell you what applies to you.
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