Hospice
Oswego County Hospice offers a comprehensive program of home care for terminally ill persons who are no longer receiving aggressive or curative medical care. The goals of Hospice are to promote optimum comfort and a personal sense of control with a focus on the quality of life. The hospice program also offers an opportunity for personal and spiritual healing. Oswego County Hospice honors each individual´s belief system.
Hospice care can help when you...
Would rather remain at home throughout the duration of your terminal illness Want your medical treatment to focus on comfort Need to keep pain or other physical symptoms under control Need assistance with personal care and grooming Want support for yourself and significant persons in your life Need the availability of professional support and guidance, day or night Would like professional support to assist you in coordinating needed services
Hospice offers the following services...
Registered Nurse visits Bereavement counseling Pastoral visits Home Health Aide visits Social work activities Volunteer services Equipment, supplies, and covered medications Physical, occupational, and speech therapy 24-hour RN on-call for consultation
Hospice offers the following services to loved ones...
Follow-up contact by letter, phone, or visit during the first year after the death of their loved one Personal counseling and support groups Availability of Hospice staff by phone Referrals to community resources Memorial ServiceContact Us
Phone: 315-349-8259
Fax: 315-349-8269
