Spiritual care creates a space that honors a person’s belief system about themselves, their living and dying, and their relationships with the Divine, their family, friends, community, and nature…all the things that have sustained them in earlier life. While everyone on the hospice team supports persons in their spiritual selves, Chaplains on the team are specially trained to assess for spiritual distress and spiritual coping. This assessment helps in providing care that speaks to the whole person and helps build a framework of support and dignity for those who are dying, and that honors the wishes of those who are dying and their families. While spiritual care is not religious care, Chaplains are able to assist persons in connecting to their religious community for additional support that helps in coping with end of life.
If you would like more information about Spiritual Care, or to arrange for a visit, please contact the hospice program at the VNA of Manchester & Southern NH Hospice 603-622-3781