Navigating Care Options
Mt. Hood Hospice we provide expert pain and symptom management and end-of-life care to anyone facing a terminal illness.
Dealing with a Terminal Illness Diagnosis
Deciding what to do after a terminal illness diagnosis is never easy. You may feel powerless, overwhelmed, sad, or angry. You know you should have so many questions, but are not sure where to begin. It may take some time to adjust to the diagnosis, but knowing your choices and options can help relieve anxiety for you and your family. Consider the following questions before having a conversation about your care options:
- What do you value most about your life now?
- Hospice is about symptom control and pain management – is that what you are wanting?
- Are you ready to stop curative treatments if they have been unsuccessful?
- Do you want your care to be managed at home?
- What do you hope for most regarding your death or the death of a loved one?
If a conversation with your healthcare provider about your treatment and care options does not happen immediately after your diagnosis, consider initiating the conversation yourself. If your provider does not discuss alternatives to curative treatments, make sure to ask questions.
At Mt. Hood Hospice we provide expert pain and symptom management and end-of-life care to anyone facing a terminal illness. We also offer support for those who love them. From the time of your diagnosis, Mt. Hood Hospice can help you and your loved ones make informed decisions and assist with adjusting to change by providing you with an understanding of what to expect in the future.
Family Decisions
Mt. Hood Hospice understands the illness of a loved one resonates through the entire family. With the support of their team, family members are kept informed and engaged in their care.
Kind Words From Our Families
Read this testimonial and see why families choose Mt. Hood Hospice.
About Mt. Hood Hospice
Mt. Hood Hospice has been providing care and bereavement support to families in Multnomah and Clackamas Counties for 43 years. We are a not-for-profit, free standing, independent, community-based hospice.
Mt. Hood Hospice was the first free-standing hospice in Oregon to be granted Medicare certification in 1987. Since that time we have stayed current in compliance with changing CMS regulations while remaining true to our original ideal: to provide the highest quality care to families coping with life-limiting illness, emphasizing comfort, dignity and choice.
MT. HOOD HOSPICE CELEBRATES 43 YEARS!
We are a not-for-profit Hospice that provides quality care for terminally ill patients and their loved ones,
regardless of their ability to pay.
Living with a Terminal Illness
When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, the lives of those close to them are impacted as well. It's important to learn as much as you can about the illness. The more information you have, the more in control you will feel. Learn more.
What You Need to Know
Hospice care is covered 100% by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance. You can choose your hospice! Every Medicare beneficiary with Part A entitlement has a Medicare Hospice Benefit allowing them services from ANY Medicare certified hospice. This is regardless of their enrollment in any HMO. We care for people in residential facilities as well as at home. Learn more.
Kind Words From Our Families
Watch this one-minute video testimonial and hear why families choose Mt. Hood Hospice.
Medicare
We are certified by Medicare, which means we get surveyed every 3 to make sure we are following all state and federal hospice regulations.
Support Groups
Caregivers Together Social Hour (Online)
December 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PSTCreative Healing (In Person)
December 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PSTGrief and Complicated Circumstances Social Hour (Online)
December 5 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PSTGrief & the Holidays (Online)
December 5 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm PSTLiving with Grief Social Hour (Online)
December 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PSTCaregivers Together Social Hour (Online)
December 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PSTGrief & Complicated Circumstances Social Hour (Online)
December 12 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PSTBreathe Move Write (Online)
December 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST
Grief Support Contact
Registration is required prior to meetings. Contact Laura Lirette to register,
503-668-5545
llirette@mthoodhospice.org