Patient Services

Hospice of Charleston offers a special kind of care for terminally-ill patients and their families. Services are comprehensive and based upon the patient and family's need. They may include:

• Medication for pain relief and symptom management.
• Physical, occupational and speech therapy.
• Nutritional counseling.
• Hospice Aide for personal care (bathing, shampooing hair) and light housekeeping.
• Medical supplies related to the terminal illness.
• Crisis care during periods of medical emergencies.
• Assisting the patient and family with living wills and financial matters.
• Spiritual counseling.
• Emotional support.