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A hospice patient must have a physician verified terminal illness with a prognosis six months or less. The patient must no longer be receiving curative treatments. We receive referrals from physicians, social workers, case managers, clergy and family members. An order from your physician for hospice cervices is necessary. Medicare, Medicare HMO's, Medicaid and most private insurance companies cover hospice.

SERVICES
Inpatient, Home Based, Residential Care

All patients receive:

-Medical supplies and equipment for pain relief and symptoms related to terminal diagnosis.
-Social worker visits for counseling and psychosocial support
-Individual and group bereavement support for families
-Spiritual support for patient and family
-Private consultation at home or hospital

Home Based patient Services:
Registered Nurse visits , 24 hour emergency nurse visits, certified nursing assistant visits to assist personal care needs; instruction and education in patient care for the caregiver. Home based services can also be provided in the nursing home environment.

Inpatient Services:
24 Hour Nursing Care; Home-like environment; Patients are permitted to receive visits at any hour (including children and pets).

Residential Care (Private pay basis):
Residential patient care is for patients who meet the basic criteria for home hospice care, but choose to have 24 hour care. Residential care is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid. The payment for these services will be the responsibility of the patient and the family. A payment contract must be signed before admission. The responsible party will be billed on the first of each month . Payments will be due within 10 days after receiving the bill.

If you have questions regarding these services please contact us, we will make sure that your loved ones get all the care and comfort they need in this delicate stage of life.

New Orleans: (504) 818-2723
Baton Rouge: (225) 926-1404
Mandeville: (985) 626-3051
Gulfport: (228) 575-6251

BEREAVEMENT SERVICES

As part of our mission to provide support and comfort during this difficult time, we also offer bereavement services to family members before, during, and after the patient's death. We respect and honor the feelings associated with losing a loved one and are there to listen, encourage, or simply be there for families who need support. There are no fees for bereavement services and they are offered for at least 13 months after the patient's death.

Services Offered:

Counseling - Talking with a professional about the feelings of grief and loss you are experiencing is an important path to eventual healing. Individual and family counseling sessions are offered to help you through this difficult time.

Support Group - Grief can be very lonely and you may feel like you are by yourself with your feelings and loss and separation. Spending time with others who have experienced loss can be very comforting to those who feel alone. Our support groups meet at 4:30 on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at our Elmwood location.

Regular Phone and Mail Contact - The first year after the death is the hardest for bereaved persons to get through. Canon Hospice is there with regular phone and mail contact to support you through this difficult time. We mail educational information about grief along with supportive cards and letters. We also call periodically throughout the year to provide encouragement and give you an opportunity to express your feelings.

Memorial Services - Periodically, Canon Hospice holds a "Celebration of Life" for our patients who have died. It is our opportunity to honor your loved one and express gratitude for allowing us into your lives.

Camp Swan - Canon Hospice sponsors a camp for children age 7-12 who are experiencing grief. It lasts an entire weekend and involves play, artistic expression, and opportunities for kids to talk about feelings. The camp is held three times a year.

Referrals - We maintain bereavment resources and services in the area for those who may be experiencing more complicated grief. We also provide bibliographies and web sites for those who are interested in reading more information about grief and bereavement.

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