Hospice care gives dignity to dying at home
Janet Lemmons recalls her brother-in-law dying at home with hospice support, a model of end-of-life care. The Mercy Hospice team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, volunteers, and a chaplain guiding Lynn Lemmons through pain relief, emotional support, and family-focused care at home, amid chronic illness and military service history.
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Tom Fruehling
Hospice of Mercy
Mercy Medical Center
Lynn
United States
Medicare
Iowa
Sara Drish
Laie
Janet
Texas
Cedar Rapids
Urbana
Mercy
Linda Lacey
Sarah Hanson
George Roushar
Prudential Life
St. Pius X
Lynn Lemmons
Ama
Booklet guides end of life talks during holidays
Patricia McNichol of Iowa City Hospice urges families to discuss end of life wishes with older relatives. The free booklet Five Wishes helps cover treatment preferences decision makers and personal issues. contact Iowa City Hospice at 319 351 5665 or 1 800 897 3052 to obtain a copy.
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Patricia McNichol
Iowa City
Area hospices directory and questions for choosing care
An alphabetical list of Eastern Iowa hospice agencies with phone numbers followed by questions to ask when selecting a hospice program. Coverage includes services, family support, roles of physicians, after hours care, inpatient options, and care in nursing homes. Medicare coverage details and a pointer to end of life resources are noted.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Washington — Hospice
Washington County
Willamsburg
Medicare
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