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Hospice
of Martha's Vineyard, founded in 1981, is a free, community-supported program
whose mission is to meet the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of
all who are facing advanced illness and loss, and to give them hope, comfort and
compassion. Our founding principle of providing all care free of charge without
insurance reimbursement allows us to serve anyone in need with a life-limiting
illness, regardless of treatment choices or prognosis.
We are dependent on fundraising efforts and donations to support the work of Hospice.
We are grateful to our friends and neighbors for their ongoing generosity. If
you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, or go to the donation
page on this site.
A life-limiting
illness is a serious illness that may lead to death. Some people choose to receive
treatment for a life-limiting illness, and some do not. Hospices's palliative
care services can be helpful no matter what the treatment choice may be.
persistent
appetite and weight loss, sleeping more than usual, loss of energy for usual activities.
You, a loved one, a friend, a neighbor, a health care professional or anyone that knows someone with a life limiting illness, someone with pain management issues or someone who has lost a loved one and needs support.
The Office Manager, Sue Ellen Piccus, the Office Administrator, Kate Desrosiers, or the Executive Director, Terre Young will answer your call. One of them will discuss our program and put you in touch with Patient Care Coordinator, Ann Ledden.
One our experienced and compassionate Hospice nurses, Ann Ledden, Jane Marsh, Diane Espindle or Janet Catino, will visit the patient and the family support group to answer questions and see if hospice is appropriate. If so, a plan of care is created with the hospice team. The Hospice Team includes: the patient, the patient’s family, the patient’s physician, the Hospice’s Medical Director, hospice nurses, social work & bereavement counselors, chaplain and volunteers.
We will meet with you at home, Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital, Windemere, Longhill Residence Hall, Henrietta Brewer House or the Hospice Trailer on the grounds of the hospital.
The plan of care will determine the schedule of visits from various team members and the plan will evolve to meet your changing needs. You can contact a hospice nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The nurse will introduce a social worker, chaplain, or volunteers when you wish.
You are in charge of your care.
Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard offers all services free of charge.
We are generously supported through donations from caring people.
Your condition may improve and you no longer need hospice. The hospice team will discharge you with promise of continued support should you or your family need it.
If
you prefer to mail your contribution, our address is:
Hospice of Martha's
Vineyard
PO Box 2549
Oak Bluffs MA 02557.
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