Francesca Schiavitti - Hospice Care Consultant

Francesca Schiavitti - Hospice Care Consultant ๐ŸŒผ Hello & Welcome! ๐ŸŒผ

Iโ€™m here to guide families through the complexities of end-of-life care.

My mission is to educate, support and provide resources to ensure that every individual can access compassionate hospice services. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“’ Hospice care can be particularly beneficial for individuals who prefer to avoid frequent doctor visits or hospitalizat...
10/24/2024

๐Ÿ“’ Hospice care can be particularly beneficial for individuals who prefer to avoid frequent doctor visits or hospitalizations. Here are some key advantages:

๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ข๐™›๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ-๐™๐™ค๐™˜๐™ช๐™จ๐™š๐™™ ๐˜พ๐™–๐™ง๐™š: Hospice prioritizes comfort and quality of life, allowing patients to manage symptoms in a familiar, peaceful environment rather than in a clinical setting.

๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ข๐™š-๐˜ฝ๐™–๐™จ๐™š๐™™ ๐™Ž๐™š๐™ง๐™ซ๐™ž๐™˜๐™š๐™จ: Many hospice programs offer in-home care, enabling patients to receive medical support while staying in their own space, which can reduce
anxiety associated with hospitals.

๐™‹๐™š๐™ง๐™จ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฏ๐™š๐™™ ๐˜พ๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™‹๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™จ: Care is tailored to the individualโ€™s needs and preferences, ensuring that treatment aligns with their wishes and lifestyle.

๐™€๐™ข๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™ž๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™–๐™ก ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™ฅ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ: Hospice care provides emotional and spiritual counseling for patients and their families, addressing concerns and fears without the stress of medical interventions.

๐™‡๐™š๐™จ๐™จ ๐™๐™ง๐™š๐™ฆ๐™ช๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™‘๐™ž๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™จ: With a focus on managing pain and symptoms, hospice care often requires fewer visits to medical facilities, allowing for a more stable routine.

๐™๐™–๐™ข๐™ž๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™„๐™ฃ๐™ซ๐™ค๐™ก๐™ซ๐™š๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ: Hospice encourages family participation in care, enabling loved ones to support the patient in a more meaningful way, often leading to better overall satisfaction.

๐™„๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง๐™™๐™ž๐™จ๐™˜๐™ž๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐™๐™š๐™–๐™ข: A team of healthcare professionalsโ€”including nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and aidsโ€”works together to address all aspects of the patientโ€™s well-being, providing comprehensive support.

๐˜พ๐™ง๐™ž๐™จ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™–๐™œ๐™š๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ: Hospice teams are trained to handle emergencies and changes in condition, minimizing the need for hospitalizations while ensuring immediate support with around the clock care.

๐™๐™ค๐™˜๐™ช๐™จ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™Œ๐™ช๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™‡๐™ž๐™›๐™š: The goal of hospice is to enhance the patient's remaining time, emphasizing dignity, comfort, and the ability to engage in meaningful activities.

Hospice care can create a supportive environment that aligns with the preferences of those who wish to avoid the stress of traditional medical settings.

๐Ÿฉต Please reach out if you have any questions about Hospice Care with us at AccentCare.

401-692-3207
francescaschiavitti@accentcare.com

๐ƒ๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ??Our Hospice Care Team includes a dedicated Chaplain who provides essential emotional and spiritual support...
10/11/2024

๐ƒ๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ??

Our Hospice Care Team includes a dedicated Chaplain who provides essential emotional and spiritual support to patients AND their families during one of lifeโ€™s most difficult journeys.

Our chaplain offers:

โ€ข Non-denominational spiritual care tailored to each individualโ€™s beliefs and preferences.
โ€ข Emotional support to help patients and families process feelings, fears, and grief.
โ€ข Guidance and comfort in making end-of-life decisions and creating a peaceful environment.

Whether itโ€™s through prayers, conversations, or just being present, our chaplain is here to provide compassionate care when itโ€™s needed most.

Learn more about how our team supports both the mind and the heart as well as the body. ๐Ÿ’™

Hospice Myths: Facts vs FictionMyth  #2๐‡๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐œ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ ๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ. While cancer patients makeup a significant number...
10/07/2024

Hospice Myths: Facts vs Fiction

Myth #2

๐‡๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐œ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ ๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ.

While cancer patients makeup a significant number of patients enrolled in hospice, > 60% of patients had a diagnosis other than hospice. Alzheimerโ€™s dementia, heart disease, kidney failure, and stroke are also common diagnoses admitted to hospice.

In order to overcome this concern, help make sure you understand the types of patients that are appropriate for hospice. Hospice eligibility is a topic that I cover in great detail and it is quite simple once you understand the basics.

Essentially, any patient who has been given a prognosis of six months or less **if their disease runs its normal course*** could be eligible for hospice.

Some signs you may not be aware of that someone could be hopsice eligible include:

โ€ข Frequent trips to the ER
โ€ข Decreased ability to perform daily activities (eating, bathing, dressing)
โ€ข Unintentional weight loss
โ€ข Uncontrollable symptoms
โ€ข Frequent Falls
โ€ข Frequent UTIโ€™s

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Questions?
๐Ÿ“ž 401-692-3207
๐Ÿ“ง francescaschiavitti@accentcare.com

HOSPICE MYTHS: Facts vs FictionMyth  #1๐‡๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐žI have heard this so often and it can be confusing.Fortu...
10/03/2024

HOSPICE MYTHS: Facts vs Fiction
Myth #1

๐‡๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž

I have heard this so often and it can be confusing.

Fortunately, when patients elect hospice many of the items they need will now be covered by Medicare or their insurance. For instance, the benefit pays for durable medical equipment aka DME. In many cases this includes oxygen, wheelchairs, and even a hospital bed.

Additionally, it ensures access to nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, and hospice volunteers.

You should keep in mind that patients and families may have been paying privately for caregivers for some time already. So, they donโ€™t understand that some of those services are actually covered by hospice.

NOTE: Even if patient is uninsured, the hospice may have a charity program to assist with care needs.

๐ŸŒผ Hello & Welcome! ๐ŸŒผAs a dedicated hospice consultant, Iโ€™m here to guide families through the complexities of end-of-lif...
10/01/2024

๐ŸŒผ Hello & Welcome! ๐ŸŒผ

As a dedicated hospice consultant, Iโ€™m here to guide families through the complexities of end-of-life care. My mission is to provide education, support, and resources to ensure that every individual can access compassionate hospice services.

Through insightful articles, helpful tips, and community discussions, I aim to empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions for yourself and your loved ones. Letโ€™s foster a supportive community where everyone feels informed and supported. Together we can transform the conversation around hospice care ๐Ÿ’›

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