Specialized Hospice Care for Hudson Valley Veteran Patients - Hospice of Orange & Sullivan
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Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties

Specialized Hospice Care for Hudson Valley Veteran Patients

A particular service provided by the Veterans Administration is hospice care for all veterans who need it. Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. has provided hospice care to veterans in New York’s Hudson Valley Area for nearly ten years. In accordance with the VA, these services come at no cost to our nation’s heroes. Veterans’ services include the same physical, mental, and emotional care with additional benefits such as time spent with other veterans and a special tribute to the patient’s service and sacrifices.

According to the VA, more than 18.2 million citizens aged 65 and older are veterans (click here to read more). The increasing need for veteran care will continue, and Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. continues to provide exceptional end-of-life care for those who served their country.

Veterans face particular physical issues as a result of their service. Chronic pain, for example, is widespread. Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. helps patients with chronic pain and symptom management, with a registered nurse visiting to focus on comfort care. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are another area in which our team is highly qualified. To ensure our patients and their loved ones are supported and comfortable, our nurses provide a full spectrum of nursing care for TBI patients, staying on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. also employs a fully certified team of Licensed Master Social Workers. For veterans experiencing depression, PTSD, or other emotional conditions, LMSWs will provide counseling and guidance and aid for both the veteran and their loved ones.

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. holds a level V accreditation through the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s “We Honor Veterans” program. This program recognizes Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. as a leading provider of compassionate care for our nation’s Veterans. Click here to read more about how we go above and beyond for our veterans, such as our Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program and our respectful and dignified Honor Salute Program.

With an emphasis on quality of life and empathetic support, hospice care provides comfort and relief to our veterans with the utmost dignity and respect.

If you’re looking for hospice care for yourself or a loved one, Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. provides exceptional care at home, in nursing homes, hospitals, and in our Kaplan Family Hospice Residence. Our services are available and covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances. Call us at 845-561-6111 for more information.