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6781 9250
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HOSPICE |
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Boquete
Hospice and Health Support provides end of life care and is totally committed
to the truth that death is natural but can be experienced with dignity
and minimal pain. We provide care and support through all the phases of
incurable or degenerative disease so that each of us can live our last
days fully aware and as comfortable as possible.
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volunteers, who are the heart and soul of the organization, and associated
professionals, provide help with the following: |
Medical referrals and treatment coordination
Grocery shopping,
meal preparation and other domestic chores
Securing
medical equipment such as a hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
Obtaining
in-home professional medical services
Dealing with
the emotional difficulties associated with dying
Coordinating
and scheduling volunteer visits and respite care for family caregivers
Transportation
to medical appointments
Spending
time with the patient, actively listening and attending to the patient
Bereavement
follow-up services
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| Admission
to hospice requires the following: |
Patient has a primary care provider willing to be available 24 hours
per day. This can be one or a combination of several family members,
friends, neighbors and or church/club acquaintances
Family members
of the patient or other responsible individuals agree to participate
in the care plan
Life expectancy
is estimated to be six months or less, and there are no plans for or
availability of active treatment
Must have physician overseeing their care
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If
you are interested in how we can help you or someone you know, please
use the buttons on the left of the screen to learn more or contact our
Administrator, Bev
Tyler at 6781-9250.
If you are ready to volunteer
now, please click on the button below and submit a volunteer form.
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2009 -2011
Boquete Hospice & Health Care Foundation
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