Assisting Hands offers caregivers in hospitals, Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), Independent Living Facilities (ILF), and Rehabilitation/Nursing Homes to enhance care and accommodate various living arrangements for your convenience as you age in place.
Hospice Home Care in Tampa, FL
The team at Assisting Hands Home Care Gulf Coast collaborates with hospice providers to provide patients and their families with extra support for daily tasks and personal care. These services can help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, light cleaning, and companionship, which offers essential support for family caregivers in Manatee and Hillsborough County, FL.
To arrange a free consultation regarding our in-home care services, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Assisting Hands Home Care at (813) 592-5060.
The Difference Between Home Hospice Care and Hospice Care
It is important to understand the difference between hospice care and the home hospice care provided by Assisting Hands. Hospice care is medical health care that focuses on easing the pain and ensuring the comfort of terminally ill patients. Hospice caregivers can administer medications, check vital signs, and may even provide nursing care.
Home hospice care from Assisting Hands Home Care is non-medical care meant to ensure that the personal care needs of those in hospice care are met. Our caregivers provide personal care such as help bathing and dressing, companionship, and help with household tasks like light housekeeping and meal preparation. The goal of our home hospice care services is to provide personal care and help around the house that traditional hospice care does not cover.
What Does Home Hospice Do?
Hospice care focuses on managing pain and symptoms related to terminal illnesses through a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and spiritual counselors. In addition to medical management, hospice provides emotional, spiritual, and psychological support to both the patient and their family, addressing their holistic needs during end-of-life care. Hospice agencies also supply necessary medications, medical equipment like hospital beds or oxygen, and other supplies to help manage the patient’s symptoms comfortably at home.
The home hospice care services we provide include the following:
- Help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, eating, transferring, grooming, and more.
- One-on-one companionship
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
Partnered Hospice Home Health Services in Tampa, FL
At Assisting Hands Home Care Sarasota, we focus on helping families and clients age comfortably at home. We work with hospice care agencies to ensure patients get the thorough and compassionate care they need for their medical needs and daily activities. This partnership offers a comprehensive approach to end-of-life care, supporting both the patient and their family during a difficult period. Here is how Assisting Hands collaborates with Hospice care:
Complimentary Roles by Assisting Hands Home Care
Non-Medical Support: Assisting Hands caregivers offer non-medical support to help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, meal prep, medication reminders, and providing companionship.
Assisting Hands Personalized Care: Care is customized to meet the individual needs, preferences, and routines of the patient, enabling you or your senior loved one to retain as much independence and comfort as possible.
24/7 Care: Caregivers can provide support at any time, based on the arrangement, to ensure that assistance is available for the patient around the clock.
Coordination of Care
Assisting Hands Care Plan Development: Assisting Hands works with the selected hospice agency in Gulf Coast, FL to develop a detailed care plan that meets both the patient’s medical requirements and daily living needs. It’s important to communicate regularly with the hospice team to update the care plan as the patient’s condition changes.
Communication and Updates: Caregivers from Assisting Hands play a crucial role in keeping the hospice team informed about the patient’s condition, behavior, and any changes in their needs. Routine meetings or check-ins between Assisting Hands and the hospice team contribute to clear communication, making sure that the patient’s care remains consistent and coordinated.
Crisis Management: In case of a medical emergency or any major change regarding the patient’s condition, the Assisting Hands caregiver is able to promptly inform the office and hospice team, allowing them to take the necessary medical actions. Hospice care teams are available around the clock to address any urgent medical needs, while our caregivers offer ongoing support and assistance at home.
Patient and Family Support
Emotional and Practical Support for Families: Hospice care offers emotional support and counseling for families while Assisting Hands Tampa caregivers assist with daily tasks and provide companionships and personal care, such as repositioning, feeding, and incontinence care, enabling family members to have meaningful time with their loved ones or take needed breaks. The partnership between Assisting Hands and Hospice care supports family caregivers by easing their challenges, helping to lower stress and enabling them to spend quality time with their loved ones during their final days.
Education and Guidance: Hospice teams provide education and guidance to caregivers and family members about what to anticipate as the illness advances, helping them understand how to care for the patient in the final stages of life. Caregivers from Assisting Hands can help by supporting the daily application of hospice care recommendations, which helps maintain the patient’s comfort and dignity.
Logistical Collaboration
Shared Resources: Hospice agencies might supply medical equipment and supplies that caregivers from Assisting Hands use to support the patient. The two agencies work together to make sure all needed resources are available. Assisting Hands collaborates with Hospice agencies to handle scheduling, making sure that patients receive the right level of care at all times in Hillsborough and Manatee County, FL, and nearby areas.
Financial Considerations: Hospice care is usually included in coverage by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. Assisting Hands accepts various payment options including out-of-pocket payments, Veterans Benefits, several Medicaid long-term care plans, and long-term care insurance policies. Families should be aware of the financial responsibilities associated with each service, and agencies can help clarify the costs and assist with insurance claims.
End-of-Life Support
Bereavement Care: Hospice agencies offer bereavement support to families following the death of a patient. Assisting Hands Gulf Coast can help the family with practical tasks and offer emotional support during this time.
Transition Planning: As the patient’s condition declines, Assisting Hands and the selected hospice care teams collaborate to maintain the patient’s comfort and respect their end-of-life preferences.
Contact Assisting Hands Home Care in Tampa, FL
Assisting Hands Home Care Gulf Coast provides support to ensure that your loved one can live and pass away with dignity. Our caregivers collaborate with your family and your loved one’s hospice provider to make sure end-of-life care is delivered according to their plan.
If you need assistance from Assisting Hands Home Care in finding a hospice agency to collaborate with or have specific questions about how our services can be coordinated for a loved one, we are here to help. Contact Assisting Hands in Tampa, FL today for complimentary hospice care at (813) 592-5060 to learn more about our home hospice care services in Tampa, Plant City, and Sun City Center, FL and the surrounding areas in Manatee County and Hillsborough County.
