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Hospice at Home – Carlisle and North Lakeland

Hospice care originated in Europe during the medieval period of time. For the first time doctors openly acknowledged death and spirituality and the importance of supporing the whole person. The hospice philosophy focuses on symptom management and comfort care. Compassion and gentleness are valued tools in the care of a hospice patient by staff who are nurturing and supportive and not afraid to draw close to offer death with dignity and respect for the unique choices of a dying patient and their family. Dame Cicely Saunders of St. Christopher’s, London is considered the founder of hospice care. Florence Wald, Dean of the Yale School of Nursing, founded the United States hospice movement by opening the first hospice in the county in New Haven, CT in 1974. In 1984, the International Hospice Institute was started. Modern day hospice care is concerned with the effective relief of pain and symptoms and giving the patient the opportunity to know about his illness and what happens at end of life. Furthermore, patients are able to get funeral arrangements and wills in order, do legacy work, say goodbyes to friends and family members and spend his time the way he wants.
Hospice Care is not just about buildings or services; it is a philosophy that places the patient, family and carers at the heart of care. It can be provided in hospitals, hospices and the community which may include the patient’s own home, residential care or anywhere the patient considers home.Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland (Hospice at Home) provides high quality care and support for adults who have palliative and end of life care needs, and also for their families and carers. Hospice at Home supports and cares for patients and carers, husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, partners and friends.

Gift Cards - Sponsor a Nurse Archives - Hospice at Home

When you buy a gift card, we will send you a card and envelope to keep for yourself or to pass onto a loved one. The card will explain how you have helped and what it means to patients and their families to receive Hospice at Home care.