Comprehensive Hospice Care
At Fremont Regional Hospice, we focus on helping keep our patients and their families free from pain, anxiety and stress. Our hospice team includes nurses, certified nursing assistants, chaplains, medical social workers, and volunteers all working under the direction of each patient's physician. This includes:
Comprehensive AssessmentOur team conducts thorough evaluations to understand each patient's unique needs, ensuring personalized care plans.
Expert Nursing CareOur skilled nurses provide specialized medical attention, managing complex health needs with compassion and expertise.
Comfort CareWe prioritize pain relief and symptom management, focusing on enhancing quality of life and ensuring patient comfort.
Family EducationWe empower caregivers with knowledge and skills...
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Empowering Patients, Supporting Families
Since 2005, the team at Fremont Regional Hospice has helped hundreds of patients and their families face the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of life-limiting illnesses.
Our hospice offers Palliative Care. This specialized care is designed for patients with life-limiting illnesses who are still pursuing curative treatments or who don't have a terminal diagnosis. Palliative care focuses on providing relief from symptoms and stress associated with serious illnesses. The primary goal is to enhance the quality of life for both the patient and their family.
General Palliative Care Qualifiers:
Serious disease or life-limiting illness
Patient seeking curative treatment
Patient does not have a terminal prognosis
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Understanding DNR Medallions and Orders
A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is a crucial medical directive issued by a physician. It instructs healthcare providers to refrain from performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a patient's breathing or heartbeat ceases. This order is established proactively, allowing individuals to make informed decisions about their emergency care.
It's important to note that a DNR order specifically addresses CPR and does not impact other aspects of medical treatment such as pain management, medication, or nutrition.
Navigating the DNR Decision
For individuals facing end-of-life scenarios or battling incurable illnesses, considering a DNR order is a personal choice. Here are some key points to remember:
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Dignified Care for Our Veterans
It may surprise many people to learn that 25% of those who die in the United States each year are Veterans. To address this significant need, Fremont Regional Hospice offers specialized end-of-life care services tailored specifically for veterans.
As a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, we are uniquely positioned to provide care and support that honors the important contributions made by these men and women.
Our veteran-focused hospice services have met rigorous criteria, demonstrating our organizational commitment and capacity to...
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Because You're Not Alone
You don't have to go through this alone. No one knows exactly what you're feeling, and no one can make your grief go away. Grief belongs to you alone, but that doesn't mean you have to go through it alone. You've likely heard there are normal stages of grieving, and that's true. For many, it helps to walk through those stages with an experienced guide, or others dealing with loss, or resources to light the way.
Fremont Regional Hospice offers a number of special grief support programs and resources to encourage families who have lost a loved one in our care....
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Compassionate Care, Expert Guidance
Caring for a loved one during a difficult time is a challenging and often overwhelming responsibility. Many family caregivers feel unprepared to address the complex physical and emotional needs of their loved ones. But you don't have to do it alone—Fremont Regional Hospice is here to support you every step of the way.
Fremont Regional Hospice offers comprehensive Caregiver Training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently care for your loved one.
Our compassionate team provides expert medical care under the supervision of experienced physicians and nurses. This multidisciplinary team also includes certified nursing assistants, counselors, chaplains, pharmacists, and...
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Personalized Comfort Beyond Medicine
We personalize our care to address the unique needs of our patients, by relieving stress we can more effectively manage pain and other symptoms. Our services often include non-drug symptom management such as Touch Therapies, Aromatherapy and , to name only a few, which can complement traditional medical therapies.
Medical research has demonstrated these therapies can be instrumental in reducing stress and pain, while enhancing quality of life for our patients.
Integrative Therapy Options
All Integrative Therapy options are designed to enhance and work alongside traditional medical treatments, providing a more holistic approach to care by addressing additional aspects of a patient’s well-being,...
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Transforming Fabrics into Lasting Comfort
That yellow velour shirt your grandfather always wore, the patchwork quilt from your mother's bed, or your son's favorite jeans - sometimes, just the touch or sight of certain fabrics can bring cherished memories of a loved one flooding back. At Fremont Regional Hospice, we understand the deep emotional connections these fabrics hold and have found a heartfelt way to preserve these precious memories for families.
Our Memory Bears are lovingly crafted by some of our dedicated staff at Fremont Regional Hospice. Each bear is carefully sewn using clothing or other meaningful fabrics from your loved one, transforming them into a...
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