Music Therapy is one of the most evidence-supported complementary interventions in palliative and hospice care. Our board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) uses live, patient-preferred music to reduce pain perception, decrease the need for anti-anxiety medication, facilitate meaningful reminiscence and legacy work, and provide a non-pharmacological intervention for terminal agitation. Family members often describe music therapy sessions as among the most meaningful experiences of the hospice journey.

Animal-assisted interventions in hospice settings have been shown in clinical research to reduce depression, lower blood pressure, reduce social isolation, and provide unique points of connection for patients with cognitive impairment who may not respond to verbal communication. Our trained therapy animal teams (dog and handler pairs, both certified by national organizations) visit weekly and work under the supervision of our clinical team.

End-stage wound care in hospice focuses on comfort, prevention of infection, and limitation of pain during dressing changes — not aggressive wound healing. Our wound care-trained RNs develop wound management protocols that minimize discomfort, use appropriate dressings for moisture management and odor control, and educate family caregivers on safe wound maintenance between visits. This service is particularly important for cancer patients with cutaneous tumors, and for patients with pressure injuries from prolonged immobility.

Spiritual care in hospice is not religious proselytizing — it is the professional practice of supporting a patient's search for meaning, purpose, peace, and connection in the context of dying. Our APC-certified chaplain works with patients of every faith tradition and those with no religious affiliation. Spiritual care is often where patients and families address the 'unfinished business' that medical care alone cannot reach: forgiveness, reconciliation, legacy, and the specific fears and hopes around death.