Introductory Call: Exploring Your Needs and Offering Support
The 90-minute introductory call is designed to assess your unique situation, provide compassionate guidance, and answer any questions you have about the hospice journey. This call is a safe space to share your concerns and goals, ensuring you feel supported and informed as you prepare for the upcoming hospice experience.

Topics We Might Discuss:

Understanding Hospice and palliative care: What they are, when to begin, and how they differ.

Steps in choosing the right agency for Hospice services. Including how to interview a potential organization.

Eligibility requirements and how to begin the enrollment process.

What to expect during hospice care, including the roles of the care team.

How to advocate for yourself or your loved one’s needs within the system.

Practical considerations such as advance directives, care preferences, and planning for transitions.

Emotional and family dynamics, including how to navigate difficult conversations.

Resources for pre-bereavement and grief support.

Problems or concerns that might arise while receiving hospice services.

Follow-Up Sessions: Ongoing Guidance and Support
The hour-long follow-up sessions are designed to provide continued support and guidance as you navigate the hospice journey. These sessions offer a flexible space to address evolving needs, answer new questions, and provide clarity and reassurance during this challenging time. Whether you’re seeking practical advice, emotional support, or help managing family dynamics as they relate to palliative or hospice care, these sessions are tailored to meet you where you are.

Topics We Might Discuss:

Addressing new questions or concerns about care plans or services.

Revisiting care preferences and adapting plans as circumstances change.

Guidance on managing family dynamics and improving communication among loved ones.

Advocating for adjustments to care or services with the hospice team.

Exploring additional emotional support and resources for you and your family.

Understanding the stages of the hospice process and what to expect next.

Discussing legacy or memory-making projects.