Heritage Manor News: Hospice care

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.)
Hospice care is compassionate care for individuals who are facing end of life. Hospice care involves medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support for the individual. It also provides support for the family to help them deal with their loved one’s final phase of life.
Some people aren’t aware that a patient can be on hospice care in a long-term care facility. Hospice will work hand in hand with the staff and nurses in the facility to provide care for your loved one if you are unable to care for them at home. In turn, your loved one receiving hospice care will have both services available to them.
Speak to your physician to find out more information on hospice care of choice and call Heritage Manor at 363-5532 for references.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Wilda Veillon.
The staff of Heritage Manor wishes a Happy Birthday this week to Helen Powell.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends get well wishes to all of our loved ones in the hospital.
Many thanks this week to VFW Post #3803, Evangeline Home Health, Come Lord Jesus, Evangeline Bank, and LHC Hospice for the donations.