Hospice Care Team in Van Nuys, California

Hospice care is for a person with a terminal illness who is expected to have six months or less to live. However, hospice care can be provided for as long as the person’s doctor and hospice care team certify that the condition remains life-limiting.

The following are the members of our hospice care team:

• Doctors

  A primary doctor and a hospice doctor or medical doctor will oversee care. Each patient gets to choose a primary doctor. This can be your prior doctor or a hospice doctor.

• Nurses

  Nurses will come to you or your relative’s home or other settings to provide care. They are also responsible for the coordination of the hospice care team.

• Home Health Aides

  Home health aides can provide extra support for routine care, such as dressing, bathing, and eating.

• Spiritual Counselors

  Chaplains, priests, lay ministers, or other spiritual counselors can provide spiritual care and guidance for the entire family.

• Social Workers

  Social workers provide counseling and support. They can also provide referrals to other support systems.

• Pharmacists

  Pharmacists provide medication oversight and suggestions regarding the most effective ways to relieve symptoms.

• Volunteers

  Trained volunteers offer a variety of services, including providing company or respite for caregivers and helping with transportation or other practical needs.

• Other supportive professionals

  Speech, physical, and occupational therapists can provide therapy if needed.

• Bereavement Counselors

  Trained bereavement counselors offer support and guidance after the death of a loved one in hospice.