What Professional Services are Included in Hospice and Comfort Care Programs?

Hospice and comfort care programs in Warsaw, Indiana, offer a multidisciplinary team approach to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. At Cherish Hospice, these professional services include:

• Skilled Nursing Care: Provides clinical oversight, symptom monitoring, and 24/7 dedicated response for urgent needs.
• Pain and Symptom Management: Specialized care under the direction of a Medical Director to ensure the highest possible quality of life.
• Daily Living Assistance: Support from aides to help with routine activities and personal care.
• Emotional and Spiritual Support: Access to social workers, chaplains, and spiritual care providers to assist the whole patient and their family.
• Bereavement Counseling: Professional grief support and counseling for families that continues for at least one year following a loss.
• Respite Care: Short-term relief for family caregivers to prevent burnout and provide them with a necessary break.
• Complementary Therapies: Specialized services such as pet therapy, aromatherapy, and the “Cherish Touch” program.
• Specialized Veteran Programs: Coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans receive their deserved benefits and specialized care.
• Volunteer Companionship: Trained volunteers assist with meaningful tasks such as creating memory books, taking photos, and providing companionship.