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Unity Hospice®
of Northwest Indiana LLC
7020 Broadway
Merrillville IN 46410
Phone: 877-769-6789
219-769-UNITY (8648)
Fax: 219-769-7720
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A lot of people don’t know hospice is not just for people with end-stage cancer. Hospice can help people with a variety of life-limiting conditions when symptoms no longer respond to curative treatment.
The list below may serve as a guide:
AIDS - Medication no longer slows disease progression, Increasing infections, Difficulties with self-care, or Continued weight loss and weakness
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) - Decreased ability for self-care, Impaired swallowing, breathing, Muscle wasting or rigidity, or Progressive weight loss
Alzheimer’s Disease or Senile Dementia - Difficulty swallowing, Loss of bowel and bladder control, Inability to speak, dress and feed oneself or Progressive weight loss
Congestive Heart Disease - Severe fatigue, Shortness of breath at rest, Chronic fluid build-up in chest and extremities or Frequent hospitalizations
End-Stage Kidney Disease - Severe fluid build-up in abdomen and extremities, Unstable disease requiring frequent hospitalizations, Dialysis or transplant appropriate, but not desired.
Lung Disease - Poor control of symptoms, Disabling shortness of breath with discomfort, Dependency on oxygen or Frequent crisis hospitalizations
Multi-system Breakdown - Multiple organ failure, such as heart and chronic lung disease, or Continued decline in overall health
Stroke - Coma or persistent vegetative state; irreversible damage, Inability to swallow, or Need for total care
Early referral is essential to providing the most comprehensive care available to meet the needs of the patient and his or her family and loved ones. Referrals are accepted from anyone, including patients or family members.
Dealing with a life-limiting illness can be accompanied by profound feelings of loss and isolation for the patient and their loved ones. The Unity Hospice® staff is dedicated to ensuring that this transition in life is filled with dignity, comfort and peace. We do this not only for the patient, but also for their family and loved ones as well.
Our specially trained team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, home health aides, spiritual counselors, music and pet therapist, volunteers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and dieticians. We believe in a comprehensive approach to care that focuses on the needs of all those involved.
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New in 2009
*Help with Healing - Support Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month from 5 - 7 pm. Topics vary, reservations not required and refreshments are served.
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