No one likes to think about death and dying, but it’s something that each of us will face in our life. There’s an incredible resource in our community that provides care, comfort, and compassion to patients and families coping with serious or life-limiting illnesses. It’s Hospice Advantage.

Each November, our country celebrates National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. For our team at Hospice Advantage, this is a time to reach out to our community to raise awareness about the compassionate care that hospice provides to the people who need it most.

One of the messages we hear again and again from our families is, “We wish we would have known about hospice sooner.” This is because hospice care helps patients and families focus on living.

Hospice provides expert medical care to keep patients comfortable so that they are able to enjoy time with loved ones.

The hospice team answers questions, offers advice on what to expect, and helps families with the duties of being a caregiver. The team also provides emotional and spiritual support for the family.

Hospice is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and by most insurance plans and health maintenance organizations. Hospice care is provided in the home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and long-term care centers.

Hospice care is available to people of all ages, with any illness. Hospice professionals and trained volunteers will ask you what’s important and listen to what you say. They make your wishes a priority.

If you or a loved one is facing a serious or life-limiting illness, the time to find out more about hospice is right now.

Natalie Noble

Hospice Advantage

Vicksburg