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Hospice is a philosophy of care which concentrates on the palliation (reduction or alleviation) of a terminally ill patient?s symptoms. Palliative care offers relief of pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. It also provides calming and soothing treatment for emotional, spiritual and mental symptoms. Today?s hospices incorporate palliative (comfort) care for the terminally ill. The service is provided in private homes, residential care communities and skilled nursing facilities. Can Hospice Make a Difference? Hospice care can dramatically and positively impact quality of life. Buena Vista?s clinical staff members are experts in pain control and other symptom management as well as emotional and spiritual care. They are committed to the support and education of the patients and care givers. They empower patients and their families to facilitate the various end-of-life choices such as: care giving resources, saying goodbyes, healing relationships, and spiritual considerations. Hospice Services Provided Physician – Medical Director: Works in conjunction with the patient?s own physician and makes home visits as needed. Our Medical Director is board certified in palliative care. Skilled Nurses: Trained specifically to work with pain and other symptom management. Nursing staff is available 24 hours a day. Medical Social Workers: Specially trained in end-of-life issues, resource management, and emotional support. Chaplains: Provide emotional and spiritual support as needed. Volunteers: Provide assistance and loving care through visits, letter-writing, reading, shopping, friendship, pet visits, plant watering, and more. Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA’s?s): Their role is designed to provide assistance with personal hygiene. Medications Related to Hospice Diagnosis & Medical Equipment: Provided along with other supplies at no additional cost to the patient. Wide Variety of Stress Management Techniques: Compl

At Hope Hospice, we thrive on supporting individuals at the end of their life with inspiration, compassion, dignity, and excellence. Hope Hospice, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a proven leader in hospice care. Since 1980, families and physicians in the San Ramon, Tri-Valley and surrounding communities have turned to us for quality, compassionate care at the end of life. We customize care for each patient, their family, and their caregivers. In fact, we offer a comprehensive circle of support and pay attention to all of each individuals needs physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Our professional staff has a wealth of experience, expertise, and specialized education. Each staff member creates an environment that offers the patient customized care, comfort, and dignity during their final days.