UPMC Home Healthcare and Family Hospice ? Altoona provides compassionate hospice and palliative care services to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Their expert team of caregivers, including nurses, physicians, social workers, and spiritual counselors, focuses on enhancing comfort, dignity, and quality of life. UPMC Family Hospice offers both in-home and facility-based hospice care, allowing patients to receive support in the setting that best suits their needs. With a strong emphasis on pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual care, and family support, they ensure that individuals receive comprehensive end-of-life care. UPMC integrates advanced medical services with holistic support to provide a seamless and comforting experience. Their affiliation with the UPMC healthcare system allows for access to extensive medical resources and specialized care. Dedicated to serving central Pennsylvania, UPMC Home Healthcare and Family Hospice is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care with professionalism and respect.

Key Services:
– In-home and facility-based hospice care
– Pain and symptom management
– Emotional and spiritual support for patients and families
– End-of-life planning and advance care coordination
– Bereavement and grief support services
– Assistance with daily living needs and caregiver support
– 24/7 on-call nursing and support
– Coordination with medical providers and specialists