Yes, we need volunteers throughout the organization. This can range from keeping files up to date, to helping with an event or fundraiser, to speaking to community groups about Hosparus Health services.

We believe in the collective wisdom of the group; this includes everyone, even you. As a participant, you commit to sharing, but you determine what, when, and how much.

Groups are powerful because they enable real-time sharing, expression, and questioning among individuals with similar experiences. Listening is essential for learning, but so is sharing—articulating our thoughts, feelings, questions, and experiences fosters learning not only for ourselves but also for others. Ensuring a safe environment for this sharing is the main responsibility of both the counselor and group members.

Hosparus does not prolong life or hasten death. The goal of hospice care is to relieve symptoms and keep the patient comfortable, while allowing death to occur naturally. Just as doctors and midwives lend support and expertise during the time of childbirth, Hosparus provides its presence and specialized knowledge during the dying process.

Hosparus Health doesn’t pay for cremation, but our social workers and chaplains can help families explore different cremation options for the families when needed. To learn about these options, ask your social worker or chaplain on your team, or you may call our local support number, 800-264-0521, so they can put you in touch with someone.

Absolutely. Bereavement services are available to the family for 13 months after the death free of charge. The Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center’s skilled counselors offer a wide variety of programming and support for both adults and children.

Your insurance hospice benefit generally covers the cost of medications related to the terminal illness. Hosparus Health consults with a pharmacy specializing in medications needed by hospice patients for guidance in determining medications that are proven effective for relieving the symptoms experienced by people with life-limiting illnesses. Our hospice team will work with the patient’s doctor to get related medications changed to medications that are included in the hospice guidelines. Patients may decide to take other medications that are not covered by their hospice insurance benefits. In those cases, the patient is responsible for payment.