Hospice is considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury. Hospice involves a team oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support tailored to the patient's and families needs and wishes. At the center of hospice care is the belief that each of us have the right to die pain-free and with dignity.

Hospice is not a place. Rather it is a philosophy of care that can be provided wherever a patient or family may choose: freestanding hospice facilities, homes, long term care or assisted living facilities. Hospice services are available to patients of any age, religion, race, or illness. Hospice care is covered under Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance plans, HMOs, and other managed care organizations.

Heritage Hospice encourages everyone, regardless of their age, to take this opportunity to discuss their end-of-life wishes with family members and put them in writing with advance directives. Heritage Hospice can provide valuable information to help educate the public about advance care planning.

For more information, visit www.heritage-hospice.com.

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