Hospice Homes of Genesee and Lapeer Counties
Hospice Homes of Genesee and Lapeer Counties is a non-profit organization that established a donation-funded hospice guest home for terminally ill patients who are in need of a residence to live out their final days.
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The Problem
National surveys had shown that, if given a choice, most people would have preferred to die at home or in a home-like setting. Sadly, most people died in sterile acute care facilities. For many families, in-home care was not an option. Most families did not have the skill or knowledge to care for a dying family member. Family members, often separated by geography, did their best to care for their loved ones while juggling other responsibilities like children, jobs, and their own health challenges. The care of a terminally ill person was both physically and emotionally draining.
For-profit hospice facilities were often too expensive, and bed space was limited in subsidized facilities. Tragically, in the final days of their lives, many people found themselves with no place to go.
The Solution
Hospice Homes of Genesee and Lapeer Counties provides a non-medical hospice, “Guest House,” in Genesee County. Our home is just that, a place to call home when that extra help is necessary to keep you or a family member comfortable as one moves to the next journey. Our home is provided at no cost to its guests, offering a home-like environment where guests and their families would receive care and support. We provide the food, shelter, comfort care, and companionship to make this next journey as peaceful as possible.
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Frequently asked questions
What does The LaVigne Home provide?
The LaVigne Home will provide a home and care for people with terminal illness. Our trained compassionate caregivers and volunteers offer shelter, meals, personal care and round-the-clock physical, emotional and spiritual support.
Who is Eligible for The LaVigne Home?
A resident of Genesee or Lapeer County with a terminal diagnosis, particularly in the last months of the illness, and is under Hospice care. People of any religious, social and financial background are welcome: priority is given to helping those in greatest need of care.
The LaVigne Home will provide this care at no charge to the guest, with priority given to helping those in greatest need.
Who might use The LaVigne Home?
Someone who can no longer care for themselves and does not have a caregiver at home. Someone whose family members have limitations in providing care. Someone who has only one caregiver, or whose caregivers need rest. Or someone who does not have a safe place to stay. Family members continue to be a part of providing care in a cooperative effort with our caregivers and volunteers.
What does it cost?
This home and care are provided at no charge. Operating expenses are met by donations by individuals, businesses, churches, and other local groups.
Who can make a referral?
The person with the illness, a family member, or medical staff may make a referral.
Hospices
End-of-life care for individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness. https://coaweb.com/directory/hospice/
End-of-life care for individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness. https://coaweb.com/directory/hospice/
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