The following criteria will help guide you to determine if Star Hospice of Vista Health is right for you and your family.

• You or a loved one has a terminal illness with a prognosis of 6 months or less.
• You or a loved one has a capable and willing primary caregiver in the home.
• You or your loved one has a desire to remain at home with established comfort care goals.

The specially trained staff at Star Hospice of Vista Health includes nurses, social workers, pastoral ministers, nurses’ aides and volunteers. Hospice care:

• Offers palliative rather than curative treatment
• Treats the person, not the disease, using a team approach
• Allows for care for the person at home, wherever home may be
• Considers the needs of the entire family
• Teaches family and friends care techniques
• Is available 24 hours a day, days a week
• Offers bereavement counseling for anyone

Star Hospice can provide the important element of quality time that is so necessary when one is faced with a terminal illness. During such a time, the need to connect with others for support, understanding and human companionship is only heightened. Star Hospice of Vista Health is available to help guide individuals and their loved ones through this difficult time.

Adding life to days when days can no longer be added to life.

Call 847-360-2220 for more information.

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