Hospice Services in Justice, Illinois | LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care

Justice families struggle deciding whether to shield children from dying grandparents or include them in terminal care—fearing exposure to death will traumatize young minds while also wanting them to say goodbye. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care guides Cook County residents through these delicate decisions by helping families understand what children can handle at different ages. Since 2012, we've helped thousands of households navigate the balance between protection and inclusion, ensuring children participate appropriately without bearing burdens beyond their developmental capacity. Our experienced teams know how to make terminal illness accessible to young minds without causing lasting trauma.

Age-Appropriate Support in Justice

Justice families include children safely through these developmentally conscious hospice services:

  • Nursing guidance on child involvement from registered nurses experienced in explaining illness to children using age-appropriate language that informs without frightening
  • Personal care scheduled around children providing bathing and grooming assistance during times young family members aren't present if families prefer
  • Equipment that doesn't terrify kids positioning hospital beds and oxygen systems thoughtfully so Justice children can visit without overwhelming medical atmosphere
  • Social workers coaching families teaching parents how to answer difficult questions, recognize when children need breaks, and interpret concerning behaviors
  • Chaplains addressing children's spiritual questions offering guidance appropriate to developmental stages rather than adult theological discussions
  • Veteran programs including young relatives through our We Honor Veterans initiative
  • Grief support for children providing bereavement resources for young family members continuing up to 13 months

Justice Hospice Enrollment Steps

  1. Caring Initial Consultation - Reach our supportive team at 847-777-8888 or contact info@mylifechoice.org to discuss your loved one's condition and learn how hospice services can enhance comfort and improve quality of life.

  2. Comprehensive Home Assessment - Our qualified clinical staff visits your Justice residence for a detailed, complimentary evaluation to assess care needs and explain all available hospice programs and resources.

  3. Medical Provider Coordination - We establish collaborative relationships with your current healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care delivery and complete all necessary hospice certification requirements and documentation.

  4. Individual Care Planning - Our experienced interdisciplinary team creates a comprehensive care strategy addressing medical requirements, emotional needs, and spiritual support based on your family's specific values and goals.

  5. Care Team Assignment - You'll meet your designated team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who will provide consistent, reliable support services.
  6. Complete Service Implementation - Begin receiving scheduled home visits, prescription management, equipment coordination, family education, and 24-hour emergency assistance ensuring total comfort and care for your Justice household.

Protecting and Including in Justice

Justice families consistently express gratitude for guidance helping children say meaningful goodbyes without experiencing trauma. Client reports show 98 households in 100 feel satisfied with support navigating child involvement, reflected in average ratings reaching 4.9 stars. We maintain regulatory approval through ACHC accreditation and Medicare certification, with performance assessments placing us at 80 points versus standard measurements of 67.

After supporting Illinois multigenerational families for over 15 years, we've learned that appropriate child involvement creates positive memories rather than trauma when handled properly. Our staff responds to calls at 847-777-8888 continuously—around-the-clock availability means Justice parents reach guidance immediately when questions about child involvement arise. We're committed to helping families find the balance between shielding children from inappropriate exposure and allowing meaningful participation that creates lasting positive memories. Young children need simple honest information not graphic medical details, teenagers need opportunities to help not forced caregiving roles, and all ages need permission to leave when overwhelmed. Our experience shows children handle death better than families fear when adults provide age-appropriate guidance, creating final memories with dying relatives that sustain rather than traumatize them through grief.

A Closer Look at Hospice Care in 

Justice

With more than 600 lives touched, LifeChoice continues to provide trusted care in 

Justice

 and across DuPage County. Watch our video and discover how we bring clarity, comfort, and compassion into the lives of those we serve. See what truly personalized hospice care looks like in your community.

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We had such a wonder experience with Betty, the CNA assigned to my mother. She is such a kind soul and was so helpful to my mom and my family. My mom ...” Show more

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Michael Livshutz

“I want to give a big thank you to Sara, Dorian, Mariam, Rachel, Alex and Aleks and anyone else I might have forgotten. The entire team took exceptional...” Show more

Kathy Brush

“We just lost my father-in-law. Life choice gave us RN Marina and a lovely pastor (with purple hair 💜)... Marina loved gently on all of us while keeping a prof...” Show more

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