I have found the paradox; when I love until it hurts, there is no more hurt only more love." - Mother Teresa

At InFinity Care of Tulsa, we have borrowed the above quote by Mother Teresa, and apply it everyday in taking care of our hospice patients and their families. We know from experience, our patients are often in pain, physically and emotionally when we meet them for the first time. Many times, our patients live alone and do not have the support of others in their homes. When these first meetings do include caregivers, we find they are mentally and physically exhausted, and desperate for alternatives in taking care of someone they love. These are the moments when illness robs us of hope and we feel so alone.

To us, the quote could also be said this way, "We have found, when we care, there is no more hurt, only more care."

To those for whom scientific medicine can provide no cure, our hospice services provide care without requiring our patients and families to give up hope.

InFinity Care of Tulsa provides hospice services in our patient's homes, regardless of the address; be it a house, a nursing home, a residential facility or a hospital room. We do not require our patients to have a caregiver in their home. Our team of hospice professionals will work together in delivering care which meets the unique and special needs of each patient and family. Every plan of care includes the commitment of our team; inclusive of a physician, a nurse, a social worker and a spiritual care counselor. With the care and support of this dedicated team, the loneliness of illness can be lessened. In addition, hospice can provide care which supports the patient's personal dignity through care provided by certified home health aides, dietary counseling, physical therapy, speech therapy or occupational therapy.

The cost of caring for a loved one in today's healthcare environment can be a tremendous financial burden. Hospice can relieve much of this burden by providing the above services as well as, medications, medical equipment and medical supplies related to the hospice diagnosis. The cost of hospice care is covered by Medicare for all eligible beneficiaries; there is no deductible, no co-pay and no "out of pocket" expense.

To us, the words of Mother Teresa mean: No patient or family will continue to be in pain, feel desperate, or without care, because InFinity Care of Tulsa will provide care until you feel pain free, safe and supported.

Our commitment to each of our patients, their families, caregivers, and physicians is:

• We will provide the right care, for every patient and family... every time.
• We will support our patient's hope and faith.
• And, we will care until there is no more hurt...only more care.