Welcome to IHPCO
The hospice philosophy recognizes that every person deserves to live out his or her life with respect and dignity, alert and free of pain, in an environment that promotes quality of life.
From its beginnings, hospice has focused on the whole person–body, mind and spirit–with an understanding that serious illness profoundly impacts not only the patient, but also family and loved ones as well.
We here at IHPCO hope to provide you and your loved ones an in-depth understanding of hospice care and the things you should expect during the sometimes difficult journey to end of life.
Indiana has some great hospice programs and services. IHPCO is also here to guide you in making informed consumer choices.
If you have questions or need further clarification on anything you read on our site, please contact us. We’re readily available to serve you.
Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.
~David Searls
Latest Articles
- While hospice also focuses on managing symptoms and pain, this type of care is for people in the terminal phase of their lives. As such, it includes an interdisciplinary team approach to tend to the holistic needs of the patient and family.Dependent on a...Read More
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- Several years ago Family LifeCare realized that our Veterans require special care and support at the end of life. Recognizing these unique needs of America’s Veterans and their families, we have made a commitment to pursue Veteran-centric educational activities and to support strategic partnerships with...Read More
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- https://www.seasons.org/2018/06/it-really-does-matter-how-we-die/Read More
- From the American Cancer Society:If you are told your cancer has advanced, you may want to ask your doctor or health care team about hospice care. You should understand the expected benefits of hospice care, along with any restrictions for treatment or other services if...Read More
- The author and actress shares her story about getting a second chance to connect with her parents by Annabelle Gurwitch, AARP, February 18, 2019 The winter I was 5 years old, my parents packed up our wood-paneled station wagon and drove north from our hometown of Mobile,...Read More
- Saying Goodbye: Talking to Kids About DeathDeath is very difficult for young children to understand, and it can be tough for parents to explain. The best advice: Keep your answers as short and simple as possible, and use these responses as a model.By Christina Frank...Read More
