Hospice at Home founded Lory's Place to fill an ongoing need in Southwestern Michigan, Northwest Indiana and beyond. We are a "Grief Healing and Education Center for Children and Families."
Medical Professionals
Hospice Guidelines
We have written these guidelines to help you refer your patients to hospice. Please share this information with them so they have a better understanding of the benefits of hospice care.
Discussing Hospice
It is never easy to tell your patient that he or she is terminally ill. Here are suggestions for initiating the discussion of hospice care and offering your patient hope for a higher quality of life.
Managing the Myths
There are several misconceptions about hospice care in the medical community. Here are factual responses to six of the most common myths.
Your Role as Attending Physician
Controlling your patient's pain and managing other symptoms can demand a lot of your time. Hospice at Home is here to help you. We are not here to replace you.
Referring Hospice
You may refer your patient to hospice online, by Fax, mail or phone. Hospice at Home offers three types of services: Transitions Service, palliative care and hospice care.
Professional Resources
Your patients look to you for medical knowledge. So at Hospice at Home we strive to keep you abreast of research findings and state-of-the-art information regarding palliative and hospice medical care.