Capital Hospice takes seriously our responsibility to inform the community about our programs and services. One way we do that is by providing media access to knowledgeable and articulate interview subjects with expertise in a broad range of end-of-life issues. In an emergency, a Capital Hospice media representative is reachable any hour of any day.
Why does someone seek hospice care?
Usually for one of two reasons: A doctor has determined that the patient’s illness cannot be cured, or the negative side-effects and risks of curative treatment have begun to outweigh the potential benefits.
Hospice regards death as part of the continuum of life. Hospice care neither prolongs life nor hastens death. We do provide personalized services and a caring community so that you and your family can make end-of-life a time that meets your individual needs. We enhance the quality of end-of-life care, while providing an opportunity for patients and their families to strengthen their relationships.
Isn’t enrolling in hospice a decision to give up and stop care altogether?
No. Hospice patients receive expert medical care, but towards a different goal: The shift is from curative care to palliative care. Capital Hospice patients are cared for by a special team of health professionals with expertise in relieving pain and managing symptoms, with the goal being comfort, not cure.
How is payment for hospice care made?
Medicare Part A covers all expenses involved in hospice care.
Hospice care also is covered under Medicaid, most private insurance plans, HMOs, and other managed care organizations.
Capital Hospice provides care to anyone who requests it, regardless of ability to pay. We can do this thanks to the support and generosity of the community we serve.
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