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The Art of a Life Well Lived: Hospice Care in Westchester County

The Art of a Life Well Lived: Hospice Care in Westchester County

When facing the end of life, the question often arises: What does it mean to live well? At Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care, we believe that a life well lived is one that is remembered with tenderness, care, and dignity. Located in Westchester County, our hospice care facilities support patients and families through the final chapters of life with compassion and intention.

More Than Medical Care: Connection

Jansen Hospice offers more than just clinical support. We view every patient as a whole person, not a diagnosis. In our Westchester County in-home hospice care program, patients are surrounded by familiar comforts and supported by therapies that soothe the body and the spirit.

We offer a range of services including acupuncture, aromatherapy, music therapy, Reiki, and pet therapy. These approaches are grounded in the idea that the quality of one’s final days can reflect the beauty of their entire life. Whether patients receive care in their home or in one of our Westchester County hospice care facilities, they are met with unwavering compassion.

Home Hospice Care Where Every Life Is Honored

Our team works to ensure that each patient feels seen, heard, and valued. From the moment a family chooses Jansen, they become part of a care environment rooted in love and respect. The question we return to again and again is simple, but profound: Was I loved, and did I love in return? At Jansen, we help our patients answer that with a resounding yes.

Families searching for Westchester home hospice care often tell us that what sets Jansen apart is the sense of presence we bring. It’s not just about symptom management. It’s about honoring the story of a person’s life and helping them feel the impact they’ve had on the world.

 

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It’s been said that a life well lived is the most exquisite work of art. I’m Tara Flanagan, the chaplain with Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care. At Jansen, we see every life as a finely detailed portrait. We ask ourselves at the end of life, was I loved, and did I love? And I think this is such a beautiful way of approaching that central ethics question of the good life— and the good life as one where you receive and give love. And at Jansen, we really strive to embody that love for our patients. They’re not alone, and they know that they mattered. From acupuncture, aroma, and music therapy, Reiki to pet therapy, Jansen provides unparalleled care for a life well lived.

If you are looking for Westchester County NY hospice care, we invite you to contact us and reach out to learn more about how Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care supports patients and families.

Holistic Westchester County Hospice Care: Music, Massage, and More

More Than Medicine: How Jansen Hospice Uses Complementary Therapies to Enrich End-of-Life Care

At Jansen Hospice, care isn’t just about managing symptoms, it’s about honoring the whole person. For families seeking Westchester County hospice care or exploring home hospice care, the emotional, spiritual, and human sides of the journey are just as important as the medical. That’s why Jansen offers a powerful range of complementary therapies that go beyond traditional care to bring comfort, dignity, and joy.

Laura Hamlin, one of our compassionate social workers, explains:

“Hi, I’m Laura Hamlin and I’m a Jansen Hospice social worker. People ask why do we offer complimentary care? And most people don’t even know what complimentary care is, and it’s one of the best things that Jansen does. If you like, I can tell you about it.”

What Is NY Home Hospice Complementary Care?

Complementary care includes therapies designed to support patients’ emotional and spiritual well-being alongside their physical needs. As Laura shares, Jansen’s offerings are extensive:

“We offer massage therapy, Reiki/integrative healing therapy. We offer music therapy, art therapy, yoga therapy, and acupuncture—and my favorite, which is pet therapy.”

For those searching for Westchester County in-home hospice care, this additional layer of support can make all the difference. These therapies are moments of connection, healing, and humanity.

“You should see the looks on the patient’s faces. It makes you feel good as a human being because they’re still part of this world.”

That simple statement reflects one of Jansen’s deepest beliefs: even in a person’s final chapter, there is still space for beauty, joy, and presence.

A Life Fully Lived

Every piece of our care is designed to reflect our guiding belief: that every patient deserves a life well lived. Laura puts it beautifully:

“What does a life well lived mean? You’ve lived, you’ve experienced, you’ve taken life, and you’ve said to it, you know what? I’m gonna experience you. That’s a great part of it.”

At Jansen, our Westchester County NY hospice care combines expert medical treatment with therapies that care for the soul. Whether you’re considering  hospice care facilities or looking for trusted in-home hospice care in Westchester, Jansen’s approach ensures patients are seen, heard, and honored.

If you’d like to learn more about our Westchester County NY hospice care and how complementary therapies can make a difference, contact us today.

We were beyond delighted with the compassionate and professional care we received from Jansen. I would particularly like to recognize our nurse, Noleen, who made a difference in how we experienced my mother’s passing. I want to share my tremendous thanks and appreciation.

— Nan Mitchell Harman