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Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice care helps individuals facing terminal illnesses live as fully as possible with comfort and dignity and manages their care when they can no longer benefit from curative treatment. It also helps prepare individuals and family members for a peaceful death. Hospice is traditionally covered by Medicare Part A.
Palliative care focuses on enhancing the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses – both those that are still receiving curative treatments and those near the end of life. Special attention is given to the individual, and their values and preferences are incorporated into their plan of care. In addition to providing support in the management of pain and symptoms, palliative care offers spiritual and psychosocial support to patients and their families.
The Healthy Aging Program at Atlantic Health System suggests the following helpful resources to help seniors find information about palliative care and hospice:
Atlantic Hospice
Has served residents of Essex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties for more than 35 years. Our care focuses on enhancing the quality of life for those dying of advanced illness, as well as supporting family members and caregivers through their loss. We provide compassionate end-of-life care in private homes, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm: 973-379-8440
After hours: 973-379-8472
Caring Connections
1-800-658-8898
New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NJHPCO)
908-233-0060
Palliative Care Team at Morristown Medical Center
973-971-5136
Palliative Care Team at Overlook Medical Center
908-522-5329
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