Unity Hospice and Palliative Care

Unique Programs

• Advanced Cardiac Care – Holistic, at-home support for people with advanced cardiovascular diseases including heart disease, heart failure and stroke, and their families, to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and prevent emergency room and hospital visits
• Compassionate Touch – Unity staff are specialty trained in compassionate presence and skilled touch techniques focused on the hands, back, and feet to help ease anxiety, pain, restlessness, agitation, and depression while strengthening trust between patients and Unity care team members.
• Dementia Care –Specialized, holistic care and support to improve quality of life and promote a safe environment for patients and families facing dementia and Alzheimer’s.
• Doorstep Delivery – Unity arranges for medications, medical equipment, and supplies to be delivered directly to the patient’s doorstep. Medicare or insurance covers the cost for those that are related to the patient’s life-limiting diagnosis.
• Filled with Love – Keepsake bears and pillows handcrafted from the garments of hospice patients by Unity volunteers
• Gifted Wishes – Makes end-of-life wishes come true for Unity hospice patients. Each granted wish holds a uniquely special place in the hearts of those who receive them.
• Holistic Harmonies – A personalized, music playlist created for patients based on their preferences and converted to a QR code. The code enables patients, families, friends, and facility staff to easily access and play the music at any time on a digital device to boost mood, stimulate communication, and recall memories.
• Paws of Comfort – Unity volunteer pet handlers provide guided interaction with their certified therapy dogs to bring joy to patients and reduce anxiety.
• Reflections Journal Of Legacy and Life – A complimentary journal for patients to document and share their legacy of purpose, passions, and memories.
• Respecting Valor Veteran Program - Specialized care and support for veterans includes custom care plans based on the branch and era of military service, as well as service related illnesses and conditions. Additional support includes Veteran to Veteran Volunteer companions to assist with life review and healing, pinning ceremonies to honor service and sacrifice, and connections to VAs and County Veteran Service Offices for veteran benefits.
• Teleconnect – Virtually connects hospice patients and grief support clients to Unity care team members, as well as distant family and friends, to ensure timely care, peace of mind, and social interaction.