Emotional and Spiritual Care

Hospice care surrounds patients and their families with a variety of therapeutic services and resources that ensure quality of life at the end of life. Patients find comfort and peace from music therapy and visits from our pre-screened, furry Paw Pals pets and their volunteer owners. Hospice teams are also specially trained to provide spiritual/pastoral care, care that honors traditions and teachings of the Jewish faith, and care that understands and honors the unique experiences of military veterans as they approach the end of life.

Caring for Veterans

Our teams of experienced hospice professionals are trained to understand the veteran's unique needs at the end of life.

A VITAS team member shakes hands with a military veteran who is seated next to his spouse

Jewish Care

All VITAS patient care teams and volunteers are trained in the beliefs, customs, philosophies and ethics of both practicing and non-practicing Jews.

Two grandparents smile with their three grandchildren around a lighted menorah

Music Therapy

VITAS offers music therapy in most areas, which can bind with other therapeutic efforts to address the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of hospice patients.

A VITAS music therapist plays guitar at the bedside of a patient, who plays the tambourine

Pastoral Care

Each hospice team includes a chaplain who provides pastoral care to both the patient and family. He or she is able to offer or arrange support to help them through non-medical issues and challenges.