Hospices
The Role of Hospices in the Farewell Earth Network
Hospices are a cornerstone of the Farewell Earth Network, providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families during the end-of-life journey.
As essential members of our network, hospices offer a range of services designed to ensure comfort, dignity, and peace for those facing life-limiting illnesses. Their commitment to holistic and eco-friendly practices aligns seamlessly with our mission to promote sustainable death care and end-of-life planning.
What Hospices Do
Hospices play a critical role in the Farewell Earth Network by offering comprehensive care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Their services include:
- Palliative Care: Providing medical care focused on relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and their family.
- Pain Management: Utilizing advanced pain management techniques to ensure patients remain as comfortable as possible during their final days.
- Emotional and Spiritual Support: Offering counseling and spiritual care to help patients and families cope with the emotional and existential aspects of dying.
- Family Support and Counseling: Providing ongoing support and resources for families, helping them navigate the emotional and practical challenges that come with caring for a loved one at the end of life.
What Hospices Do
Hospices play a critical role in the Farewell Earth Network by offering comprehensive care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Their services include:
- Palliative Care: Providing medical care focused on relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and their family.
- Pain Management: Utilizing advanced pain management techniques to ensure patients remain as comfortable as possible during their final days.
- Emotional and Spiritual Support: Offering counseling and spiritual care to help patients and families cope with the emotional and existential aspects of dying.
- Family Support and Counseling: Providing ongoing support and resources for families, helping them navigate the emotional and practical challenges that come with caring for a loved one at the end of life.
Contributing to the Mission
Their contributions include:
- Holistic End-of-Life Care: Embracing a holistic approach to end-of-life care that considers the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of patients and their families.
- Education and Advocacy: Educating the community about the benefits of hospice care and advocating for greater acceptance and understanding of end-of-life issues.
- Integration of Eco-Friendly Practices: Incorporating sustainable practices in their operations, such as reducing waste, using eco-friendly materials, and supporting green burial options.
- Community Engagement: Participating in community events, workshops, and panel discussions to raise awareness about the importance of compassionate and sustainable end-of-life care.
Contributing to the Mission
Hospices within the Farewell Earth Network contribute significantly to our mission through their dedication to compassionate care and sustainable practices.
Their contributions include:
- Holistic End-of-Life Care: Embracing a holistic approach to end-of-life care that considers the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of patients and their families.
- Education and Advocacy: Educating the community about the benefits of hospice care and advocating for greater acceptance and understanding of end-of-life issues.
- Integration of Eco-Friendly Practices: Incorporating sustainable practices in their operations, such as reducing waste, using eco-friendly materials, and supporting green burial options.
- Community Engagement: Participating in community events, workshops, and panel discussions to raise awareness about the importance of compassionate and sustainable end-of-life care.
Comprehensive Support for Families
Hospices in the Farewell Earth Network provide vital support to families before, during, and after the end-of-life journey. This includes:
Advance Care Planning: Assisting patients and families in making informed decisions about end-of-life care, including creating advance directives and discussing care preferences.
Bereavement Services: Offering grief counseling and support groups to help families process their loss and begin the healing journey.
Coordination with Other Services: Collaborating with other members of the Farewell Earth Network, such as funeral homes, death doulas, and social workers, to ensure seamless and comprehensive care.
By providing compassionate care and promoting sustainable practices, hospices within the Farewell Earth Network help create a supportive and eco-friendly environment for patients and their families.
Their dedication to holistic end-of-life care ensures that individuals can spend their final days with dignity and peace, while families receive the support they need during and after this challenging time.
Join us in recognizing the invaluable role of hospices in the Farewell Earth Network, and learn more about how they contribute to our mission of fostering a compassionate and sustainable approach to death care.
Comprehensive Support for Families
Hospices in the Farewell Earth Network provide vital support to families before, during, and after the end-of-life journey. This includes:
Advance Care Planning: Assisting patients and families in making informed decisions about end-of-life care, including creating advance directives and discussing care preferences.
Bereavement Services: Offering grief counseling and support groups to help families process their loss and begin the healing journey.
Coordination with Other Services: Collaborating with other members of the Farewell Earth Network, such as funeral homes, death doulas, and social workers, to ensure seamless and comprehensive care.
By providing compassionate care and promoting sustainable practices, hospices within the Farewell Earth Network help create a supportive and eco-friendly environment for patients and their families.
Their dedication to holistic end-of-life care ensures that individuals can spend their final days with dignity and peace, while families receive the support they need during and after this challenging time.
Join us in recognizing the invaluable role of hospices in the Farewell Earth Network, and learn more about how they contribute to our mission of fostering a compassionate and sustainable approach to death care.
Hospices in Central North Carolina
Here is a list of hospices in Orange, Durham, Chatham, Wake, and Alamance Counties, including their names, addresses, and websites.
Orange County
- UNC Hospice at 100 Roundtree Way, Pittsboro, NC 27312 UNC Health – Hospice & Palliative Care
- Amedisys Hospice at 2929 Crouse Lane, Suite E, Burlington, NC 27215 Amedisys
Durham County
- Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 Transitions LifeCare
- Duke HomeCare & Hospice at 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704 Duke Health
Chatham County
UNC Hospice at 100 Roundtree Way, Pittsboro, NC 27312 UNC Health Hospice & Palliative Care
Wake County
- Transitions LifeCare at 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 Transitions LifeCare
- Heartland Hospice at 4505 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 650, Raleigh, NC 27609 ProMedica Heartland Hospice
Alamance County
- Amedisys Hospice at 2929 Crouse Lane, Suite E, Burlington, NC 27215 Amedysis
- AuthoraCare Collective at 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 Authoracare Collective