Find the Right Hospice Care for Pediatric Patients
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Hospice of Northwest Ohio
Perrysburg, OH
(Family Experience)
(29)
Years Serving Ohio
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Cleveland, OH
(Family Experience)
(31)
Years Serving Ohio
Hospice of Hope - Ohio Valley
Mount Orab, OH
(Family Experience)
(5)
Years Serving Ohio
Stein Hospice
Sandusky, OH
(Family Experience)
(6)
Years Serving Ohio
Holzer Medical Center Hospice
Gallipolis, OH
(Family Experience)
(2)
Years Serving Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare
Columbus, OH
(Family Experience)
(7)
Years Serving Ohio
StarShine Hospice
Cincinnati, OH
(Family Experience)
(8)
Years Serving Ohio
Hospice of the Western Reserve at University Hospitals
Cleveland, OH
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Ohio
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Understanding Pediatric Hospice Care
Caring for Children and Families
Pediatric hospice care serves children from infancy through young adulthood who are facing life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. This specialized care recognizes that children have unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs that differ from adults.
Pediatric hospice care focuses not only on the child but also on supporting the entire family, including parents, siblings, and extended family members who are navigating this difficult journey together.
Why Pediatric Specialization Matters
Most hospices cannot or will not serve children effectively. Pediatric hospice care requires specialized knowledge, training, and resources that differ significantly from adult hospice care. If you are looking for pediatric hospice, you should focus on an organization that has the specialization and skill set to provide quality care for children.
Providers with specialized pediatric programs offer essential services including:
- •Child Life Specialists: Professionals trained to help children understand and cope with their illness through play, art, and age-appropriate communication
- •Age-Appropriate Care: Medical care tailored to children's unique physiology, medication dosing, and developmental needs
- •Sibling Support: Programs and resources to help brothers and sisters understand and cope with their sibling's illness
- •Family-Centered Care: Recognizing that parents are the primary decision-makers and caregivers, with support for the entire family unit
- •School Coordination: Working with schools to maintain educational connections and support when possible
- •Bereavement Support: Specialized grief support for families, including support groups for parents and siblings
Concurrent Care: A Key Difference from Adult Hospice
Unlike hospice for adults, children can still seek curative treatment while on hospice. This approach, known as concurrent care, allows families to pursue treatments aimed at curing or treating their child's illness while also receiving the supportive care provided by hospice.
This means that children do not have to choose between pursuing potentially life-saving treatments and receiving comfort care. Pediatric hospice teams work alongside the child's medical team to coordinate both curative treatments and supportive care, ensuring the child receives comprehensive care that addresses both treatment goals and quality of life.
When to Consider Pediatric Hospice
Pediatric hospice care is appropriate when a child has a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. Because children can receive concurrent care, families can access hospice services earlier in the child's journey, providing valuable support and resources throughout treatment. The focus is on comfort, quality of life, and supporting the entire family, while still allowing families to pursue treatment options that may offer hope for their child.
Support for the whole family
Families caring for a child with a serious illness often face legal, financial, and long-term planning decisions in addition to medical care.
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