Can Hospice or Palliative Care Help You?
Disclaimer: This form is intended solely as a screening tool to help determine whether an individual may be eligible for hospice or palliative care services. Completion of this form does not constitute an application for admission, a medical evaluation or a diagnosis, and does not guarantee eligibility for or receipt of services. All eligibility determinations, diagnoses and care decisions must be made by a qualified Cedar Valley Hospice healthcare professional based on a comprehensive clinical assessment.
Earlier Support Brings Better Days
Hospice and palliative care are designed to support you and your family throughout the final chapter of life, not just at the very end. When care begins earlier, you benefit from better symptom management, fewer hospital visits and a trusted care team that truly knows the patient and their family. Care is provided at home, wherever the patient calls home, or at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home, which may be used for short-term care as an alternative to a hospital visit or to provide respite for the caregiver.Â
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Families often say they wish they had called Cedar Valley Hospice sooner so their loved one could have received the full hospice benefit as it was meant to be used. Many people don’t realize hospice can begin months — not days — before the end of life. Patients and families who elect to receive hospice care receive guidance, education and emotional support without the pressure of last-minute decisions.Â
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Choosing care earlier isn’t about giving up. It’s about getting more support, sooner, and can make all the difference.
Benefits of Hospice and Palliative Care
In-person, in-home visits
Care from a nurse and social worker
Pain and symptom management
24/7 on-call care and support
A care team that works alongside your primary care physician
Support from a medical director, aide, spiritual counselor and music therapist
Diagnosis education
Medication included
GUIDE Dementia Care Benefits
The GUIDE Dementia Care program aims to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers, reduce burden and strain on caregivers and prevent or delay long-term nursing home care. If you or a loved one has or suspects a dementia diagnosis, is enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B and lives at home, an independent or assisted living facility or short-term skilled stay, you may qualify for an added layer of support
Have a Referral?
Anyone can refer a friend or family member to Cedar Valley Hospice. Simply complete and submit the form below to get started. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 800.626.2360.
Your support allows us to provide expert care for all
Enriching lives in the Cedar Valley is at the forefront of our mission. We are experts in providing hospice and palliative care, grief support and providing additional services for those with life changing diagnoses. As a not-for-profit organization, your gifts make our mission possible!
Become a volunteer!
Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. From visiting patients to helping with events, they perform a number of different roles that are vital to helping us carry out our mission.