Hospice care puts focus on individual
As the holidays approach, many of us will gather with family and friends. More often than not, these gatherings will include reminiscences about loved ones, re-telling of funny family stories, and the sharing of traditions honored year after year.
This emphasis on remembrance, so welcomed during joyful times, also plays an important role in difficult times, especially at the end of life.
Studies have shown that, when faced with a life-limiting illness, most people are more concerned about the impact it will have on their family, not themselves.
By focusing on the individual, not the illness, hospice care honors life’s final journey, leaving a legacy of compassion and caring. Hospice and pallative care bring comfort, dignity and peace to help people live every moment of life to the fullest, leaving loved ones with memories they can treasure.
Hospice and pallative care professionals and volunteers understand that every person they care for is a unique individual with a lifetime of experiences, relationships and gifts to share.
November is National Hospice/Pallative Care Month, a time to celebrate those who provide hospice and pallative care to those in our community and help raise awareness of quality care at the end of life. We are fortunate to have the experienced staff and trained volunteers of Grundy Community Volunteer Hospice offering care and support during one of life’s most challenging journeys.
I encourage all those in our community to thank these dedicated individuals and support the ongoing work of Grundy Community Volunteer Hospice.
