Caring for Veterans

Innovative, specialized care for Veterans who are diagnosed with terminal illness.

The mission of Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois is to enhance life by providing dignified and compassionate care and guidance to those coping with loss and the end of life.

Specially Trained in helping Veterans

Recognizing the special needs of U.S. Veterans, Hospice initiated a Care For Veterans Program to help men and women who served in the military access special end-of-life benefits including

  • Headstones and markers
  • Military honors at the memorial service
  • Spouse/survivor benefits
  • Health care with the VA health system

and to maneuver through the very unique issues they may encounter. The agency is specially trained to help Veterans deal with end-of-life, war-specific post-traumatic-stress-disorder. In addition, our social workers assist in the identification and assessment of the wide array of VA entitlements and programs. Trained veteran hospice volunteers are available to listen, empathize and document veteran stories and histories.

Access everything you’re entitled to

Hospice staff is available around the clock to meet patient and family needs. Because our program is comprehensive and nonprofit (people, not profits are the bottom line), patients and families will benefit from a menu of services including:

  • A care team specially trained in the area of Veteran's affairs
  • Emotional and spiritual support for Veterans and their families
  • 13 months of grief support services for the family
  • Respectful and dignified care during life’s most critical stage
  • Nursing
  • Social Work support
  • Chaplain
  • Home Health Aide
  • Hospice Volunteer who can run errands, grocery shop, do laundry, or just provide companionship.
  • Pharmacist
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Pet Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Reiki

    View Veteran’s Care BrochurePDF

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