Hospice Care

When a serious illness progresses into the final months of life, there’s still much more that Avycare can do to sustain comfort, help patients reach their goals, support the family and help make the time that remains its most meaningful.

Many families tell us they wish they had contacted Avycare sooner. Don’t wait to begin receiving all the support available to improve the comfort and quality of life for your loved one and your entire family.

You can refer yourself or a loved one to Avycare by contacting us at 770.940.0700. Or ask the patient’s physician to make a referral to Avycare.

Advantages of Choosing AVYCARE You, your loved one and your entire family can benefit from the comprehensive range of services available from the experts at Avycare, including:

• Managing the patient’s pain and other symptoms

• Providing the medications, medical equipment and supplies associated with the terminal illness, delivered right to the patient’s home

• Empowering the patient to live as they wish and fulfill personal goals

• Supporting the patient and family through the emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of dying

• Teaching family caregivers the skills to be more capable and confident

• Delivering special services like complementary therapies, if needed

• Providing short-term inpatient care when pain or other symptoms become too difficult to manage at home, or if the family needs respite time

The Expert Team of Avycare Avycare provides compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families throughout Georgia to meet a wide spectrum of needs for each patient and family, our expert team includes many end-of-life specialists, including:

Physicians board-certified in hospice and palliative medicine. Care is managed by the patient’s physician working in collaboration with our physicians who have advanced training in pain management and symptom control.

Registered nurses. Specially trained hospice nurses are on-call 24/7. They visit as often as needed to monitor a patient’s condition and provide comfort care.

Social workers provide counseling, educational and emotional support to patients and their families during this challenging time. Social workers also assist with specific end-of-life issues, such as saying goodbye, life review and validating the importance of each patient’s life.

Spiritual care advisors provide support, counseling and services for people of all faiths to help patients and families connect with their beliefs.

Hospice aides offer much-needed relief for families and caregivers by helping with the patient’s personal care and everyday activities.

Grief support service managers help the family and caregivers prepare for and come to terms with the loss of their loved one. They support both adults and children.

Volunteers. Specially trained volunteers assist in a multitude of ways, including companionship, respite care, running errands and grief support to patients and families, as needed.

AVYCRE can provide care in:

• Private homes/apartments

• Nursing homes

• Assisted living facilities

• Adult foster care homes

• Our residential hospice facility

• Hospitals

Whether the home is a private residence, nursing home or other facility, we know how important it is for patients to remain in familiar surroundings. AVYCARE experts are skilled and experienced at bringing their services to patients wherever they call home.

While most AVYCARE patients prefer to receive care in their homes, a time may come when pain or symptoms become too difficult to manage at home. In such cases, the AVYCARE team works with the patient and family to find additional support services or a facility best suited for the patient to receive hospice care.

At Avycare, we are committed to making this journey as peaceful and meaningful as possible, regardless of it's length. Avycare is your Partner in End-of-Life Care.

              Call Avycare at 770.940.0700 with any questions.