Home Page What is Hospice Who We Are Who Needs Us Services Offered Geographic Area Served Cost of Care Donate Volunteer Testimonials Photo Gallery Resources Contact Us 15th Annual Night of Hope Auction Shared Experiences I just want people to know that Wings of Hope Hospice is there for their terminally ill loved ones. They help so much with care, pain control, and helping you to understand the illness and what to expect when the end comes. I don't know how I could have gone through the loss of my husband and mother without Wings of Hope. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. - Nancy, Family Member You CAN Help! Please help us to provide the best end-of-life care in the greater Allegan County. Make a donation... Serve as a volunteer... Patient/Family Volunteer Training has morning and evening hours available. Click below or call our Volunteer Coordinator at 269.686.8659 or 800.796.2676.	What is Hospice? Hospice is specialized healthcare for adults nearing the end of their lives. The focus of care is on comfort rather than cure. All needs of the patients are addressed, beginning with physical comfort, freedom from pain and other symptoms. The emotional and spiritual well-being of the patient are also primary concerns. Hospice recognizes that a serious illness affects all those who love the patient, so we involve the entire family, offering services of support and education. Hospice is a unique type of healthcare in these ways: Care is delivered by a team of professionals and volunteers who work as an interdisciplinary group Emotional and spiritual needs are emphasized as well as physical needs Family members receive attention and support during and after the illness The word "Hospice" has its roots in old French and Latin and means "a shelter or lodging for weary travelers," a fitting description for those on their final journey of life. The modern concept of hospice came to us from England. Hospice in the United States began in the early 70's in Connecticut. Hospice in Nursing Homes and Hospitals Wings of Hope Hospice provides care wherever the patient lives. Although patients are mostly receiving hospice in their homes, care is also delivered in the hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, adult foster care facility, foster home, or home for the aged. We provide care through written agreements in all hospitals and nursing homes located in Allegan County and many in surrounding communities. Hospice can work with facilities outside of the county if that is where the patient and family prefer care. We are committed to provide care wherever it is needed and to work collaboratively with facility staff and provide training on end of life care. How You Can Obtain Services Simply call the Wings of Hope Hospice office to obtain our services. Since physician certification is required, we can contact your doctor on your behalf about becoming a hospice patient. Physicians can also call our office directly to refer you to our services. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us anytime. Nondiscrimination Policy It is the policy of Wings of Hope Hospice to accept all patients without regard to race, color, national origin, handicap, diagnosis, age, sex, sexual preference, religion, financial status, membership in any labor organization, or political affiliation.	News A special thank you to everyone in Cabaret 2012 for your wonderful performance. Wings of Hope is grateful to be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the four shows in March. Below are the talented and generous people who made it happen. Alva Morgan Angela Emmons Barri Bevan Bill Darnell Bryan Fischer Cal Klokkert Charles Walker Dana Opatik Dave Swan Dean Michaels Doreen Dendel Doreen Wilson Greg Goodsell Greg Howard Greg Schmidt Kevin McDaniel Kevin Myers Kristin Milbocker Kristin Pennington Marisa McNeely Mike Villar Ross Menhart Scott Chenard Shannon Dykstra Tim Dickinson Zanita Pattison Wings of Hope Hospice has earned an A+ with the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan! We meet 100% of the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. It’s another way of showing that our staff and volunteers go above and beyond in achieving our mission. Video about Hospice Care: Is It Right For You Or Your Loved One? December 2011 Dear Friend, Will you help us? Will you consider supporting our work with a gift? When you donate to Wings of Hope Hospice you help people like Ann and her mother. "My Wings of Hope nurse chewed me out," Ann smiles as she remembers this. But the events of the night it happened had caused her to plummet into despair. Her mother had come to live with her in March and stayed until she died in August. Read more here... Read more about and Download our new grief support booklet, "A Collection of Resources for Grieving People." To see Wings of Hope Hospice’s Notice of Privacy Practices, click here. Download 2010 Wings of Hope Hospice Annual Report (PDF - 1.8MB) From Our Hearts To Yours A book by Wings of Hope Hospice Executive Director Theresa Lynn is the culmination of a 2-year project where we collected hospice stories, reflected on our work and talked about what we've learned. Physician Report (PDF) Advance Directives News Archive... Wings of Hope appreciates the grant support we receive from the following organizations: Allegan County Community Foundation Allegan County United Way Delano Foundation West Shore AWARE
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