Hospice care is appropriate any time after a doctor has estimated that a patient has six months or less left to live, and both doctor and patient have decided to…
“I love the patients that I get to see and the employees that I get to work with.”
Janice Quinton, Farmington volunteer since 2013
“When we realized Mom wouldn’t ‘get better,’ her doctor suggested [Heart & Soul] Hospice.
Mom had many people helping her…she loved them and could talk to them about anything.”
“With the help of [Heart & Soul] Hospice, Mom’s last months were peaceful, with loving family and friends nearby. Everyone was there for Mom…and for us, too.”
Diana Stuart, daughter and caregiver
“In our situation, hospice came at the right time. I didn’t know how much longer I could care for my wife at home. Hospice staff was available to us 24/7. When I called, I knew I would be talking to someone who was connected to my wife’s health care.”
Kurt Bauche, spouse and caregiver
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