Hospice Circle of Care

The first step in quality hospice care is listening to the patient, their doctor, and other healthcare providers. At Luminary Hospice, their goals and needs guide, and are central to, our care.

Family and friends bring comfort, love, and familiarity that no one else can provide. Their presence and companionship give patients peace and meaning in life’s final chapter. Hospice care offers guidance and resources to support them in this vital role.

Medical social workers offer emotional support and assist with non-medical concerns, provide referrals to community resources, and future planning. They also address social and psychological needs by providing comfort and support to patients and family members who are dealing with stressful issues related to a life-limiting illness.

Members of our nursing team are important patient advocates and the most accessible members of the care team. A nurse case manager will be responsible for your overall care and managing your needs. Nurses visit the patient as often as needed and arrange medication and equipment. They also provide support and valuable information to family members on how to care for their loved one.

Hospice aides assist with day-to-day personal care, such as bathing and grooming. With regular visits, they also become a source of comfort, emotional support, and companionship for patients and their families.

A music therapist provides live musical experiences to meet with patients upon request. Music has the distinct ability to transcend language and typical human connections. It can trigger emotions and help people find comfort during challenging times. At Luminary Hospice, music therapy is provided to achieve a variety of physical, emotional, spiritual, and social goals for patients seeking relief from pain and other challenging conditions.

The hospice medical director has overall medical responsibility for your hospice care. They work together with your doctor and other medical professionals to develop a plan of care that meets your goals and priorities. The medical director oversees the protocol for pain and symptom management.

Our chaplain offers spiritual support directly or in collaboration with the patient’s and family’s clergy or spiritual counselor. Our chaplains honor the diversity in religious beliefs and backgrounds of our patients.

Bereavement support is offered by our team to address the phases of grief and acceptance. Support is offered to families for at least one year after the patient has died. Luminary also helps with funeral arrangements and can help guide family members through other issues necessary to address after death.

Volunteers offer the gift of time to patients and family caregivers. Sometimes that gift is the simple act of listening to a patient’s life story, reading from a favorite book, or running errands for family members.