Q:
What resources can Namaste Hospice help my loved ones and me procure?
A: The
Namaste Hospice team is available to help obtain just about anything that can
help you and your loved ones be more comfortable. We believe in doing what’s
best for the patient and family at all times, so we are dedicated to providing
whatever they need. Here are some of the resources Namaste Hospice can help you
secure:
hospice
services
- Access
to medical and financial benefits
- Location
of optimal living arrangements
- Assistance
with advanced directives
- Education
about disease process and treatment options
- Facilitation
of meaningful dialog with family
- Patient
advocacy
- In
addition, the Namaste Comfort Fund is dedicated to helping people who are short
on resources receive anything they need during the end of life.
Q: I
think I might be/know someone who is ready for hospice care. What happens when
I call Namaste?
A:
Namaste guarantees a quick response to referrals. If you don’t reach someone
immediately, you will receive a call back within two hours. A team member will
discuss your specific situation with you and determine whether you or your
loved one may be appropriate for one of our programs. Remember, you can call
Namaste 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (303) 860-9915.
Q:
Will my insurance cover Namaste’s services?
A:Hospice
services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance
companies. There is often no out-of-pocket expense to patients or their
families, and Namaste will never turn a patient away because of inability to
pay for services.
Q: Can
my friends or unrelated significant others be involved in making decisions and
helping with my care?
A: At
Namaste, we define a patient’s family as the group of individuals who are
significant to the patient. That means they don’t have to be related to the
patient to participate in Namaste’s services.
