At Serenity First Hospice, we prioritize the legacy and comfort of each patient in our care. We treat the whole patient, as well as their family and support system. We provide innovative services such as Telehealth, music therapy, legacy parties, pet therapy, spiritual guidance, massage therapy and more.
Learn more about each of our services below, and click here to view a printable Serenity First informational flyer.
Comprehensive Care
We provide care that is all inclusive, and encompasses every need of the patient, from physical and emotional needs, to medical care, and more.
Clinical Care
Your clinical care will be provided by a team of caring professionals, including a Medical Director, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Home Hospice Aide, Medical Social Worker, Chaplain, and volunteers.
Spiritual Guidance
Our hospice Chaplain leads one of the most vital components of a patient’s care, the care of the spirit. Regardless of what faith a patient may practice, we will help them find solace and peace, emotionally and spiritually, while in our care.
Telehealth
Serenity First’s innovative Telehealth options can bring care to patients with simple-to-use technology, and can also help their families stay connected with their care team. It’s easy for a patient in hospice to feel isolated or alone, and Telehealth can allow a caretaker or family member to involve other loved ones through a three-way, HIPAA-compliant video call to include everyone in the hospice care process without having to be in the same room physically.
Massage Therapy
Hospice massage is a natural treatment that can help patients find peace and relaxation. Depending on the state of the patient, a massage treatment can vary from a full massage, to something for more fragile patients called attentive touch, which can ease discomfort wherever it is needed — such as a gentle foot massage or scalp massage, for example. Massage therapy can reduce stress and anxiety, as well as simply provide a healing presence through undivided attention met with a transformative response of calm and trust. The physical benefits from touch include stabilized heart rate, lower blood pressure, endorphin release, a feeling of being cared for, and eased depression, fear and anxiety.
Pet Therapy
Pets have a history of providing faithful companionship and showing unconditional love for humans. This creates a powerful emotional bond that has a very positive effect. Communication between humans and animals occurs on a deeper, more primitive level than the spoken word. Simply cuddling or petting an animal can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rate, and ease depression. Because a primary goal of hospice services is comfort care, Pet Therapy is an ideal option for providing comfort to patients who often feel isolated.
Music Therapy
The power of music is undeniable, especially for patients in end-of-life care. A song from the past can bring life to a patient’s eyes that their families may have not seen in years. Music therapy can bind with other healing efforts to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of hospice patients.
Remembrance Hand Molds
Remembrance hand molds are a special keepsake that provide a permanent reminder of a loved one. This three-dimensional replica of a patient’s hand joined to another’s hand, is a loving tribute that allows a patient’s legacy and memory live on long after they are gone.
Legacy Parties
Legacy parties are a fun and inspirational way to ensure that a patient’s life is celebrated, while surrounded by their loved ones. A milestone is picked for the patient, such as a birthday, and close friends and family gather to celebrate the patient’s life. This uplifting experience allows patients know how much they are appreciated, loved, and thought of always. Mementos, such as videos and pictures, can be shared at these events and cherished forever.
Family Support
Terminal illness of a family member puts strain and stress on loved ones, and at Serenity First we understand the difficulty in coping with that stress. Supporting a patient’s family is part of their comprehensive care, and we offer a number of resources to support families such as counseling, bereavement services, and more. We are here to support our patient’s families in any way we can, and our hospice professionals can provide information and support that is unique to end-of-life care and terminal illness.
Funeral Planning
Planning a funeral is never easy, and we want to lift that burden from the shoulders of grieving families. We partner with local funeral homes to help families make arrangements, and work with the funeral director to ensure that families don’t have to experience planning alone.