The U.S. population is aging, with the 2020 census reporting that one in six people are age 65 and over. Advanced medical care is helping many of us live longer, and symptoms of chronic diseases and other conditions are often managed medically over the long term. This has pushed the parameters of end-of-life care, extending the time individuals may spend under palliative and hospice care.
At the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset, NJ, older adults can access hospice and palliative care in a variety of community settings. Here, we discuss the growing demand for end-of-life care and how you can make a difference.
The Increasing Need for Palliative and End-of-Life-Care
Palliative care is provided to individuals who face serious health challenges, and the nature of that care is based on their goals, preferences, and values. Hospice care may include palliative care but is oriented toward individuals with a shorter-term prognosis.
These two interrelated care models are of great value to individuals and families, and they both require an interdisciplinary, community approach that accommodates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. While traditionally the younger generation offered end-of-life care to the older generation, the global trend toward fewer children means that family members are not always able to provide personal care at home.
How Your Donations to Stein Hospice Can Help
Wilf Campus for Senior Living prides itself on providing exceptional and compassionate end-of-life care in central New Jersey. Our Stein Hospice takes a personalized approach with comprehensive support that enhances patients’ and their families’ quality of life. When you make a financial donation to Stein Hospice at Wilf Campus for Senior Living, these funds help us hire and train more staff, as well as provide more services, including:
- Managing pain to improve comfort
- Validating and upholding patient control and integrity
- Focusing on meaningful experiences every day
- Addressing the whole patient with holistic care
- Using personalized care plans that honor the wishes of both patients and families
End-of-Life Care for Older Adults in Our Community
We offer a variety of options for our residents, including a beautiful assisted living community. For older adults with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, we also offer memory care. Our community is active and vibrant, and residents enjoy meals, housekeeping, and personal care services, as well as a variety of other amenities.
At Wilf Campus for Senior Living, we offer palliative and hospice care services to our residents and to older adults in the surrounding area, whether they are located at home, in the hospital, or living in other assisted living or long-term care settings. Your donations to Stein Hospice help provide outstanding end-of-life care even beyond our campus.
Stein Hospice at Wilf Campus for Senior Living
With your generous assistance, we provide end-of-life care for older adults in central New Jersey, meeting the growing demand for these crucial services. As the only non-profit Jewish hospice in the area, we hold to our values while welcoming people from all walks of life and other faiths. This includes rabbis and chaplains who can assist individuals and families as they explore spiritual and ethical aspects of end-of-life care.
Stein Hospice services include medication management, around-the-clock nursing care, soothing complementary therapies, and bereavement support for families and loved ones. Wherever our end-of-life care is provided, you can be sure our compassionate staff treats each patient with dignity.
Donate to Stein Hospice and Help Seniors Get End-of-Life Care
Societal pressures sometimes make it difficult for families to personally provide end-of-life care for loved ones. At the same time, advances in modern healthcare help individuals manage life-challenging illnesses for longer periods with palliative care. End-of-life care for those with life-limiting conditions helps provide comfort and support for both patients and their families. Stein Hospice is available to residents at Wilf Campus for Senior Living, as well as members of the greater central New Jersey community. If you want to donate to Stein Hospice Care, contact us by calling 732-649-3502 or sending an email to [email protected].