Hospice of Havasu provides compassionate comfort care to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The Hospice of Havasu philosophy is a belief that each of us has the right to die with dignity.
We take a team approach to caring for our patients – physicians, nurses, social workers, certified nurse assistants, chaplains, pharmacists, bereavement staff, and volunteers who are trained in end-of-life work together to create a personalized plan of care.
We also support the caregiver, who provides for the patient’s day-to-day needs. This is usually a family member or significant other. If a primary caregiver is not available, the care team will help to make other arrangements.
Hospice of Havasu believes that each patient and family is unique. Our goal is to help individuals live as fully as possible, to allow them to retain control over their health care decisions and to preserve their dignity. Hospice care does not change the outcome, it changes the experience.
When to Choose Hospice Care
A common misconception about hospice care is that it is for the last days or hours of someone’s life. In fact, a person can benefit more from the full range of care that the Hospice of Havasu team provides if they begin hospice care as soon as they medically qualify.
