Solace Palliative & Hospice Care

A terminal illness can bring changes in the lives of the patient and anyone closely connected to him. Each journey that begins with the news of a life-limiting illness is different, and no two people will respond to that journey in the same way.

The journey can be a challenging one—emotionally, physically, spiritually and psychologically. If you or someone you love is dealing with the diagnosis of a terminal illness, you may be experiencing many different feelings such as sadness, fearfulness, apprehension, hopelessness, despair and even denial. You may have questions about what steps to take next. That’s why having the right support system behind you is vitally important.

Solace Palliative & Hospice Care

Along this unique journey, the right support system can make it possible for the patient and his loved ones to focus more of their time, efforts and attention on making lasting memories together—instead of only focusing on the day-to-day tasks of caregiving. As time moves forward, this freedom becomes increasingly more valuable to both the patient and his loved ones.

The right support system can connect the patient and his loved ones with resources that can be very helpful during this season of life. The right support system includes a health care team focused on providing medical care for the patient and on working to meet the needs of that patient with an interdisciplinary approach—from an emotional, spiritual and psychological perspective.

The right support system can be found in the caring and compassionate team at Solace Hospice Care For years, the Solace team has been caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses such as:

  • Cancer
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or stroke
  • Dementia
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Diseases of the kidneys and liver
  • Sepsis
  • Failure to Thrive
  • Other life-limiting illnesses

The compassionate, comprehensive team at Solace Hospice includes:

  • Medical Directors (Doctors and Nurse Practitioners)
  • Nurses
  • Hospice Aides
  • Social Workers
  • Chaplains
  • Therapists
  • Volunteers

Our Team Members

Director of Nursing
Vaishali Patel
Founder/ Director of Nursing & Administration
Director of Nursing
Alternate Director of Nursing
Doctor
Ketan Patel
Doctor
Nurse
Nurse
Solace Palliative & Hospice Care

When To Choose Hospice

  • What is Hospice Care?

    A type of care provided to patients with terminal illnesses that focuses on pain and symptom control. It also encompasses care that supports the patient’s psychological, emotional and spiritual well-being.

  • What does Hospice Care include?

    Hospice care includes interventions to control your pain and manage your symptoms, as well as physical, occupational and speech therapy when needed. It also includes the provision of medications and medical equipment necessary in managing and treating issues related to your terminal diagnosis. Hospice care further includes interventions to meet your psychological, social and emotional needs. Spiritual guidance and counseling are also included.

  • How does Hospice Care work?

    Once a referral is made to a hospice agency, a hospice representative will contact you or your caregiver to schedule a time for a hospice nurse to meet with you so that he or she can conduct an evaluation to determine your eligibility to receive hospice services. If you are deemed eligible, the hospice care team will—with your involvement—begin to create an individualized plan of care for you. The plan of care will detail services you will receive, as well as the frequency of visits from members of the care team.

    The plan of care serves as the guide map for navigating your care and meeting your needs. It will be updated as your needs change. You will receive visits from members of the hospice care team who will serve to meet your needs, whether physical, psychological, social, emotional or spiritual. In between visits, you and your caregivers are encouraged to call the hospice agency with any questions or concerns, as professionals are available 24 hours a day to assist you by phone and in person as needed for emergencies or urgent concerns.

  • Are there benefits for my family?

    Hospice care can afford many benefits to your family. If you elect to receive hospice services, your family can benefit from things like spiritual and emotional support, help in understanding your disease process, in-home help from trained volunteers, peace of mind knowing that a team of healthcare professionals is overseeing and participating in your care, help with understanding the dying process, respite care, bereavement care and grief counseling, among others.

  • Am I a candidate for hospice care?

    If you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and your doctor estimates that your life expectancy is six months or less—assuming your illness takes its normal course—you are a candidate for hospice care. Anyone can make a referral to a hospice agency, including you, a family member, a friend, your minister or your doctor. Once that referral is made, a hospice representative will contact you to schedule a visit with a hospice nurse who will determine your eligibility and begin to create a plan of care and schedule of services for you.