I’m not biased toward Gentiva Hospice.  In fact, I’m sure there are other good hospice providers in our area.  However, I have used their services (previously named Odyssey) on three separate occasions and have found them to be helpful and a reliable safety net for my mother’s care.  Not only have they recently changed their name, but they have also become the first hospice provider that I know of that is offering a specialty program for managing Alzheimer’s and Dementia.  Their brochure addresses issues like Sundowning Syndrome, Fall Safety Assessments, State of the Art Adult Briefs, and offer a printed guide for information designed to help families better support their loved one, and deal with the stresses and emotions of caregiving.

If you could use help caring for your loved one, you may qualify for hospice. For more information, contact www.gentiva.com.