What We Do

 Hospice Volunteers
Center for Grief and Loss in Mid Coast Maine
45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, Maine 04011
207-729-3602

Hospice is an interdisciplinary program of care that provides relief from symptoms as well as emotional, social, and spiritual support to people at the end of their lives.

Hospice care emphasizes enhancing the quality of life and preserving a sense of dignity.

Hospice is family-centered care and provides support for the entire family.

In Mid Coast Maine there are two Hospice programs:
        * Community Health and Nursing Services (CHANS)
        * Hospice Volunteers in Mid Coast Maine

CHANS is a Medicare-certified Hospice with Hospice trained, medically supervised professionals.

Hospice Volunteers provides nonmedical support:
        * Resource Center
        * Support Groups
        * Trained Volunteers to provide companionship, respite, transportation and            support.

A physicisn must certify an estimated six month prognosis for the patient

Who is eligible for the programs services?

Anyone with a life-limiting illness or condition

Requires a physician referral

Is a referral necessary?

No referral is necessary

Someone must sign on as the Primary Care Giver (usually a family member)

Do you have to have a Primary Care Giver?

A Primary Care Giver is not required

Palliative medical care - comfort measures

What medical care does the program provide?

Non-medical care complements chosen treatment

Medicare covers equipment, pharmaceuticals and medical personnel. Other insurance varies.

What will it cost?

No fees

Home and many in-patient or residential locations

Where will you receive your care?

Anywhere

• It is possible to have CHANS Hospice Care without a Volunteer.
• It is possible to have a Volunteer without CHANS Hospice Care.
• It is possible to have BOTH a Volunteer and CHANS Hospice Care.