Music
Farm & Animals
Hospice Facts or Myths
General Knowledge
Hospice Care Team
100

This musician is known for eating peanut butter and banana sandwiches.

The King aka Elvis Presley

100

Name for a female pig 

Guilt or Sow

100

Hospice is only for someone who has a few days to live

Myth! We have patients that have been on hospice services for over 2 years. 

100

6th planet from the sun

Saturn

100

This team member assists the patient with general hygiene such as bathing and grooming 

Home Health Aid (CNA)

200

Johnny Cash's wife

June Carter Cash

200

A gaggle is a group of these animals

Geese

200

Hospice helps hasten death

Myth! A common misconception is that hospice accelerates death. Actually we truly prefer when our patients live. 

200

The longest river on earth

Nile

200

This team member may run errands for the patient/family or sit with the patient 

Volunteer 

300

On February 3rd, 1959 the music died with the tragic plane crash involving these 3 musicians 

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson (aka The Big Bopper)

300

Which came first the chicken or the egg

Either answer is correct because I have no idea

300

Hospice services only serve the patient

Myth! Hospice has services that help the family as well

300

Worlds largest ocean 

Pacific

300

This team member evaluates the patients pain control and monitors vital signs for any changes

Hospice Nurse

400

In 1960 this musician released "Georgia On My Mind"

Ray Charles

400

What color is a harvest moon

Orange

400

The average length of time someone receives hospice care is 18 days

Fact! Unfortunately with common myths and misconceptions patients and families wait far to long to involve hospice in their care. The Medicare benefit allows for at least 6 months of hospice care before recertification is needed 

400

How horse height measured 

Hands

400

This team member prescribes medications to support the comfort of the patient

Hospice Medical Director

500

This musician shown gave her iconic rendition of the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV

Whitney Houston

500

What is the best brand of tractor

John Deere

500

If I choose hospice I will be a financial burden on my family 

Myth! Hospice services are covered under Medicare part A at 100%. There are no copays, deductibles, or out of pocket maximums. 

500

What starts with 'T', ends with 'T', and is filled with 'T'

Teapot

500

This team member guides the family though the process and encourages them to talk about the death of a family member 

Hospice counselor/chaplain