Hospice is Living…. Better.
At Hospice Specialists of Louisiana we believe hospice can be a wonderful end of life gift that can help a loved one live out their final days in care and comfort. Yes, it is sad and hard to see a loved one transition on to hospice, but we focus on the other side hospice, the side that provides comfort and care for your loved one. The care, comfort and companionship we provide to our hospice patients makes a real difference in their lives.
How Hospice Works
Hospice care typically follows a progression of stages, although each patient’s experience can differ greatly.
Why Waiting for Hospice Until the Very End is Not the Right Answer
Late referral to hospice care can lead to several potential concerns for both patients and their families.
How Hospice Helps Your Loved One and Why It’s an Act of Love
Everything we do at Hospice Specialists of Louisiana is motivated by love and caring.
How a Family Member Can Help a Loved One on Hospice
Our Approach
Hospice Specialists of Louisiana specializes in expert care and support to patients and their loved ones facing advanced illnesses. We begin by caring for the patient, not just the disease. Our care is centered around each patient’s personal goals and choices. For us, it’s about helping our patient and their family share the best days ahead, so they can live a more comfortable quality of life.
Our Services
- Board-certified hospice & palliative care physician
- RN & LPN visits
- Certified nursing assistant
- Social worker master’s degree
- Spiritual counselor or chaplain
- Volunteers
- Bereavement counselors
- Medications related to the terminal diagnosis
- Durable medical equipment
- Medical supplies
- On-call RN 24-hours a day
- Continuous care
- Inpatient hospice
- Respite service for caregivers
- Board-certified hospice & palliative care physician
- RN & LPN visits
- Certified nursing assistant
- Social worker master’s degree
- Spiritual counselor or chaplain
- Volunteers
- Bereavement counselors
- Medications related to the terminal diagnosis
- Durable medical equipment
- Medical supplies
- On-call RN 24-hours a day
- Continuous care
- Inpatient hospice
- Respite service for caregivers
Areas We Serve
- Orleans Parish
- Jefferson Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- St. Tammany Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
- St. John the Baptist Parish
Patient Reviews
Other Helpful Information
Most Common Illnesses Facing Hospice Patients
Common Medication Provided to a Loved One on Hospice
Most Common Medical Devices and Aids Provided to a Loved One on Hospice
Top Ten Worries Families and Patients Experience When Considering Hospice
Illnesses We Have Helped
- Heart Disease
- Liver Disease
- Stroke or CVA
- Cancer
- Parkinson’s
- Alzheimer’s/Dementia
- Lung Disease
- ALS
- Renal Disease
- HIV/AIDS
- and more
