What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is designed to assist persons diagnosed with a life-limiting, progressive illness or condition who do not currently meet the admission criteria for hospice care, but who may benefit from the practical, emotional and/or spiritual support that hospice offers. The goal of palliative care is achievement of the best quality of life for the patients and their families. Many aspects of palliative care are also applicable earlier in the course of the illness in conjunction with other treatments.

What is Bereavement Support?

Bereavement (grief) support plays a vital role in the overall hospice philosophy.  Our counselors meet with patients to help them cope with the variety of emotions they experience as they live with their terminal illness.  These may include anger, sorrow, loss, regret and much more.  Counselors also work closely with a patient's family and caregivers to help them cope and understand the dying process.  They also provide support after the passing of the loved one, to be a companion during the journey of grief.

Bereavement support is also offered to the community.  We offer a variety of support groups at the office including two Life After Loss groups, a Life After Suicide group, TLC Parent's Support Group and Caregiver's Support.  Our counselors also work with schools to provide either an in-school support group or to meet with students during crisis situations.  Some groups meet on a regular schedule monthly while others are offered in sessions.  To learn more about these groups or other community grief support options please contact our office at (928) 779-1227 and speak to one of the social workers to determine the best option.

The Northland Hospice Team

Northland Hospice and Palliative Care’s team of professionals include RNs, Nursing Assistants, Counselors, Chaplains, and Certified Caregivers. Our certified patient care volunteers assist the professional team in providing comfort care to the terminally ill and their families. Services provided by our caring staff include:

     ~ Pain control and symptom management
     ~ Personal care
     ~ Medical social services and counseling
     ~ Spiritual care
     ~ Bereavement support
     ~ Respite care

Northland Hospice and Palliative Care is Medicare certified and licensed by the State of Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Although we accept insurance and Medicare reimbursement, we serve people regardless of their insurance coverage or ability to pay. Northland Hospice and Palliative Care is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization and a United Way participating agency.

To view the Northland Hospice Policy and Procedures on Patient Privacy Rights, click here.

For more information about our services, we would like to encourage you to contact us directly.