Hospice

THE CHALLENGE:

Studies have shown that approximately 80% of Americans would prefer to die at home, if possible

Despite this, 60% of Americans die in acute care hospitals, 20% in nursing homes and only 20% at home

Hospice services remain underutilized. Multiple factors limit the utilization of these services, including patients’ and caregivers’ lack of knowledge and misperceptions

Although hospice provides a lot of support, the responsibility of day-to-day care of a person dying at home still falls primarily onto family and friends

Sequoia Senior Solutions recognizes the immense value of hospice to both the patient and their families. We have developed a training program, oversight, and specific procedures to help provide excellent care for those who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones.

Our Solution

Hospice Coordination & Caregiver Matching

Sequoia Senior Solutions has relationships with several hospice organizations in the area, ensuring a coordinated effort and a smooth process for all involved. We perform a complimentary and personalized needs assessment, during which special care is taken to assign a caregiver who has the experience to meet the needs of the client. This allows for greater consistency for the client and their loved ones during this crucial period.
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Caregiver Training

Many Sequoia Senior Solutions caregivers are specifically trained and educated on end-of-life care and best practices to assist with the hospice process:
  • The relationship between hospice and palliative care, the signs of symptoms of end of life and clinical death, and how to care for the body postmortem
  • Work as a team and communicate effectively with medical staff and family to meet the client’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
  • How to address common challenges with end of life, such as preventing pressure ulcers and managing changes in eating, drinking, immobility, sleeping, breathing, and elimination
  • The Kubler-Ross grief cycle and George Engel’s biophysical approach to help clients and their loved ones navigate the end of life stage
  • How to talk with clients and their families about the dying process and final wishes, including the spiritual component and advance directives

Supervision & Monitoring of Progress

A Sequoia Senior Solutions care manager will perform periodic visits to ensure that all caregivers follow proper procedures and will monitor progress and update the care plan as the situation evolves.
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