Caring for Our Heroes
Hospice Buffalo Honors Veterans
In addition to expert clinical care, the emotional and spiritual components of hospice care can be especially meaningful to veterans. Hospice Buffalo is honored to serve veterans by providing specialized compassionate care to meet their unique needs at end-of-life and to commemorate their sacrifices in meaningful ways. We also recognize that the family, caregivers and loved ones of veterans need our support. Since 1978, Hospice Buffalo has cared for thousands of veterans.
Hospice Buffalo’s team of healthcare professionals are specially-trained to support the difficult circumstances facing veterans with serious illness, including financial and benefit concerns, stresses and side-effects from serving in combat, and unresolved emotional and psychological issues commonly associated with military service.
We Honor Veterans
Hospice Buffalo is a proud member of We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This program is focused on the care, respect and grateful acknowledgment of Veterans.
Our team collaborates closely with the VA Medical Center, veteran service groups and other veteran community organizations.
Hospice Veterans Partnership
Hospice Buffalo is a proud member of the Hospice Veterans Partnership. Since 1978, Hospice Buffalo has cared for thousands of veterans in their home, assisted living residence or nursing facility. We work with the VA of Western New York Healthcare System, veteran service groups and community organizations to provide end-of-life care to our nation’s veterans and give support to their families.
Hospice Services for Veterans’ Unique Life Experiences
- Palliative (comfort) care for pain and symptom management
- Music and massage therapy
- Spiritual care and counseling for veterans’ needs
- Advance care planning (health care decision-making)
- Resources for veterans and dependents
Fully-covered Hospice Care
Contact today for a free in-home evaluation and to learn how we can help.
Want to
Volunteer?
Are you a veteran who is interested in assisting a patient who is also a veteran? This is a unique opportunity to offer support that only another veteran can. This program involves volunteers helping Hospice patients who are veterans through a critical time. A veteran companion is an integral part of assisting in the best end-of-life care. Hospice Veteran Volunteers can engage in a number of activities for patients and their families in their homes, nursing homes, or assisted living centers. If you are a veteran and interested in learning more about becoming a veteran companion volunteer, call 716-989-2018 or click here for more information.
Resources
- Discounts for Veterans & Their Families
- National Cemetery information
- Death and burial benefits
- Military discharge information
- We Honor Veterans
- National Council for Aging Care's Guide on Military Veteran Benefit Options
- Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans
- National suicide prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
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