Alamo Hospice has been an important part of the San Antonio community for over 12 years. The hospice has been there for countless families but also for its staff.
Founder Erin Hicks shared, “As a small company, people go through a lot together. Lots of celebrations and crises. Our staff went through cancer, divorces, marriages, all kinds of things. And especially as a smaller company, it was easier to support each other.”
One long time employee went through breast cancer during her time at Alamo while raising two young kids. Teammates would cover shifts and do vigil in order to help her make it through that time. Another early employee went through multiple roles in the company from aide to operations manager to administrator, while also completing his undergraduate degree. Alamo Hospice has a team of people that care about each other as much as they care about their patients and families.
It is your choice to decide when the time for hospice is right for you. To the extent possible, hospice emphasizes quality of life and tries to give back to patients their own independence and control. Individuals who elect hospice care find that every effort is made to keep them comfortable; allowing them to spend their final months with their loved ones in the place that they call home.
Ideally patients are referred to hospice when their life expectancy is approximately six months. Choosing hospice earlier allows the patient and their loved ones to make the most of their end-of-life journey. The hospice team is always there to guide them through the process and provide support – neither prolonging life nor hastening death.
Please fill out our contact us form or call us at 210-444-2244 to learn more about how Alamo Hospice can help you and/or your loved ones, today. We have hospice offices in San Antonio, New Braunfels, Castroville, Boerne, Kerrville, Conroe and Livingston and serve many surrounding counties. We also have sister agencies in four other regions that operate as Harrison’s Hope, Hospice of Virginia, Hospice Partners, and Serenity Hospice.