When a cure is not possible for a life-limiting illness, our hospice team provides HOPE through:
- Specialized physical, emotional, and spiritual care that focuses on comfort and quality of life.
- Service to patients regardless of age, gender or terminal diagnosis.
- Expert medical care provided in the home or home-like setting.
- Holistic education designed to empower caregiver confidence.
- Local & Accessible 24/7
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Our hospice emphasizes COMPASSION for all needs through our specially trained community-based team.
- Registered nurses
- Medical director
- Home health aides
- Social worker
- Staff Chaplain
- Therapists
- Volunteers
- On call staff
- Pet therapy
- And other contracted services
HFM Hospice encourages open communication with patients when exploring their life review. A gentle, non-judgemental approach offers peace and resolution.
Our 13 month bereavement program consists of: mailings, personal counseling, listening visits with volunteers and an annual Service of Remembrance. |
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Individualized plan of care may include:
- Controlling pain & symptoms to within comfortable limits
- Emotional and spiritual support in coping with death and dying issues
- Help in arranging for equipment, supplies & medications
- Assistance with insurance and other financial concerns
- Grief support to family members for up to a year after the death has occurred
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"HFM Hospice understood my husband’s needs. We didn’t realize that a hospice program costs are a Medicare benefit*. They made volunteers available so I could get out, relax and know that Syd was in good hands."
Florence Herman
Manitowoc, WI
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Hope, Compassion, & Dignity at end of Life
The HFM Hospice Office is located at:
Holy Family Memorial Reed Avenue Campus
333 Reed Avenue
P.O. Box 1450
Manitowoc, WI 54221-1450
For more information call 920.320.8437
For Volunteer information call 920.320.8658