Understanding How Hospice Works with Aviant Hospice Executive Director, Donna Long

Show Description: In today’s episode of Senior Living Arizona, our host discusses the nuances of hospice care with Donna Long, Executive Director of Aviant Hospice in Cottonwood, Arizona.

Show Notes: Today’s guest on Senior Living Arizona is Executive Director, Donna Long, with Aviant Hospice.  Aviant is a regional hospice agency with five branches; three in Arizona, one in Nevada, and one in Colorado.

Today we’ll be learning about what hospice is, how hospice works, what you can expect from a reliable hospice agency, and what the process entails to sign on for hospice, and who pays for it.  We’ll cover some important information including what directives are and how “The Five Wishes” can come into play for you or a loved one in the future.  Plus we’ll learn what it’s like to be in the position of caregiving to those who are transitioning from this world to the next and what effect it’s had on this very special lady working in the field of hospice care.

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