INDUSTRY INSIGHT
HOSPICE CARE
SPONSORED CONTENT
“ Good People ” sac · ri · fice
• an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy .
For many years our United States veterans have selflessly volunteered to protect the rights and freedoms that we , the people , enjoy on a daily basis . Whether on the battlefield or here at home , they have made many sacrifices for the betterment of our country . Veterans have missed the births of their children and monumental childhood moments that only happen once in a lifetime . They ’ ve struggled to transition from a life of service to civilian life , oftentimes feeling out of place in their own home . Anxiety , fear and worry often consume them , feeling isolated and alone even when surrounded by loved ones . The physical and emotional pain that they endure trying to complete a task that was once so simple . A car backfiring or a refrigerator light in the middle of the night can instantly transport them back to an all-too-familiar world where their only objective is survival . Sadly , far too many have already paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country . Grane Hospice Care wants to sincerely thank all of our veterans for their commitment and service .
Grane is committed to honoring our veterans and their families by providing the best end-of-life care and attention . We have recently become a We Honor Veterans partner in the Pittsburgh area . This means we can integrate best practices for providing end-of-life care for veterans into our organization . By recognizing the unique needs of our nation ’ s veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness , Grane Hospice Care is better prepared to accompany and guide them and their families toward a more peaceful ending . And in cases where there might be some specific needs related to the veteran ’ s military service , combat experience or other traumatic events , Grane Hospice Care will provide tools to help support those we are caring for .
“ Bravery is being the only one who knows you ’ re afraid .”
– Colonel David Hackworth
Grane Hospice Care provides comfort for the Body , Mind and Soul
Hospice Care is an affirmation of life that focuses on comfort , pain-free care when a loved-one is faced with a terminal illness . We concentrate on keeping the patient and family comfortable with a team-oriented approach .
Services include :
• On Call Hospice Support 24 hours 7 days a week
• Medication and Symptom Management
• Medical Equipment Coordination
• Registered Nurse Visits
• Nurse Aide Visits
• Medical Social Services
• Spiritual Services
• Volunteer Visits
• Unlimited Bereavement Services
• Pampered Patient Program
www . granehospice . com 1-800-379-0129 260 Alpha Drive Pittsburgh , PA 15238
Aimee Castor , RN , is a registered nurse with over 18 years of experience in various aspects of healthcare . Her experience includes Neonatal ICU , Home Health , Hospice and Private Duty , Quality Assurance , and Education , as well as Sales and Marketing . As Director of Business Development for Grane Home Health and Hospice , she is committed to ensuring excellent care and customer service to all the patients and families that Grane serves .
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