Are you or is someone you love facing a life limiting illness, or perhaps already facing life's end? If so, First Care Hospice will walk by your side to help you find the strength and courage to enjoy the many special moments you have left with your loved ones. There is no need for you to feel alone or overwhelmed… the experienced and compassionate care team of First Care Hospice is waiting to answer your questions and hold your hand through this important time of life.
Hospice Provides
Hospice provides specialized physical, emotional, and spiritual care to patients who are dying and their family members through the Hospice Team. The Hospice Team members include nurses, aides, social worker, volunteers, spiritual care provider, and physician medical director. Grief care is provided to family members following the death of their loved one. Hospice care is provided in the patient's home, group home, or in a nursing home.
When you call toll-free (866) 514-1142, a nurse will visit with you about hospice care, answer your questions, tell you how services are paid (i.e. Medicare, insurance, etc.), and even contact your doctor for you.
Volunteering with Hospice
Community members who commit their time toward the mission of Hospice can participate in many different activities. Hospice volunteers can be a friend to someone who needs one, be a good listener, be caregiver when family needs a break, be a friendly visitor, read a book or Scripture, hold a hand, sit with someone who is dying, provide transportation, or help with every day household tasks. Volunteers may also help with office tasks or work at community events.
It is important to know that volunteers are never expected to do anything they are not comfortable doing. As a volunteer, you are encouraged to take care of yourself by being clear about when you wish to volunteer and when you need time to tend to your personal life. If you have questions or would like to visit with someone about being a hospice volunteer, contact Danielle Paradis, at (218) 435-7682.
Grief Support
First Care Hospice invites anyone who has lost a loved one to attend Coping With Grief and Loss Support and Education Group meetings. Sessions provide education on grief reactions, coping with loss, finding support, and getting through special days of remembrance. Sessions are held weekly in the spring and fall of each year. Sessions are free and open to the public. Call First Care's Hospice office nearest you for more information or to pre-register.
Hospice Giving
First Care Medical Services Hospice is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Your gift supports essential end-of-life care to patients who are dying and support to their family members. Hospice cares for people with any terminal illness such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, ALS, and more. Care is provided by a team of nurses, aides, social worker, volunteers, spiritual care provider, and physician medical director. Grief care is provided to family members following the death of their loved one. Hospice care is provided in the patient's home, group home, or in a nursing home. First Care Hospice provides services in and around the communities of Fosston and Fertile.
Across the U.S., Hospice's cost of care is 10-20% more than Medicare reimbursement, according to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. Hospice relies on the generosity of their communities to provide care.
Ways of Giving
Memorials
Gifts can be made in memory of a loved one, and First Care Hospice will be happy to send a card to a designated family member as directed by you.
Gifts In Honor
Gifts can be made in honor of someone special, perhaps on a birthday, anniversary, or as appreciation. First Care Hospice will send a card to the honoree acknowledging the gift.
Special Events & Proceeds Gifts
Groups can raise money and awareness for us through community and special event fundraisers, as well as gifts of proceeds from products, and we are grateful for this support.
Gifts Through A Will Or Living Trust
Gifts through a will or living trust leave a legacy that will assist us for years to come. You may choose to make an outright bequest by leaving a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. You also may leave the residue or part of the residue of your estate to Hospice. The process of including Hospice in your will or trust is simple. The following is a sample of bequest language:
"I give (____ percent of my estate) or (the residue of my estate) or ($_______ specific dollar amount) to First Care Medical Services Hospice, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, for its general use and purposes. First Care Medical Services Hospice located at 900 Hilligoss Blvd SE, Fosston MN 56542.”
Estate Planning Gifts
Gifts you make through estate planning support hospice end-of-life care for the terminally ill. Review your options with a qualified professional investment expert, attorney, or accountant of your choice. Several choices exist for estate planning gifts:
- Wills or Living Trusts
- Charitable Remainder Trust
- Retirement Plans
- Life Insurance
- Real Estate
- Charitable Gift Annuity