Music Therapy — program works with music therapists as part of the hospice team to enhance quality of life. Music brings back old memories and joys that can transport the patient to another place. It may also bring up emotions, providing patients with a creative way to work through life’s challenges.
Art & Soul™ — is a supportive service that utilizes art therapy to address the emotional needs of children and adolescents confronting the illness of loss of a loved one. Our trademarked program assists families by providing the materials to create lasting keepsakes and support healthy coping skills.
Pediatric Care — Effectively caring for children with an advanced illness requires specific expertise. MJHS offers a specialized pediatric team that consists of board-certified hospice and palliative care pediatricians, pediatric nurses, social workers and creative art therapists. Our multidisciplinary team provides care for babies, children, teens and their families in facility and home settings, as appropriate for the patient and family support system.
Asian Program — MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care provides compassionate multi-lingual and culturally sensitive end-of-life care to all Asian-Americans in the Greater New York area. Our interdisciplinary team consists of Asian doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains and volunteers. Our deep understanding of Asian cultures enables us to tailor a plan of care that meets the unique needs of every patient and family.
Jewish Program — MJHS Hospice offers a unique way of caring for all Jewish patients by addressing individual, spiritual and religious beliefs in accordance with Jewish law (Halacha) and the patient/family’s personal practices. The residence observes all kosher dietary laws. A rabbi is available on request to provide pastoral counseling, caring conversations and end-of-life issues.
Jewish holidays are observed, and all staff members are sensitive to Jewish religious and cultural preferences. We assist with funeral planning and work with funeral homes and the Chevra Kadisha. We have the unique ability to obtain electronic death certificates, which facilitate burial within 24 hours of the patient’s passing. MJHS skilled nursing facilities and Jewish hospice residences all observe kosher dietary laws.
- Halachic Pathway — is a tool that assures a patient, family and chosen rabbinic advisor, or Posek, can be included in the medical decision-making process. At MJHS Hospice we understand the importance of facilitating these conversations so the patient receives end-of-life care that adheres to Jewish law and cultural tradition.
- Holocaust Survivor Care — is a service that provides Holocaust survivors with gentle, loving and peaceful comfort care, from staff that are sensitive to past experiences. MJHS Hospice and Palliative care is particularly aware of and attuned to the extraordinarily unique physical, emotional, social and psychological pain and discomfort experienced by Holocaust survivors and their families who are facing life’s final journey.
For more information and immediate assistance on our Jewish program, please call our rabbi at (347) 563-4010.
“Peace in the Storm” Caregiver Support Program — We offer caregiver support groups to families and friends whose loved ones are facing life-limiting advanced illnesses. Our groups provide an opportunity to take a break with other caregivers for the sharing of information, strategies and encouragement. Both in-person support groups and accessible teleconferences are available.
