National Hospice Month

November 1, 2005

The Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) has released a statement regarding National Hospice Month

November is National Hospice Month, and HFA encourages everyone to join us in honoring and celebrating this unique system of medical care, caregiving and support. End-of-life issues are receiving more attention in the news, and more families are faced every day with making difficult choices around illness and loss. Whether you are a health care professional or an individual who has utilized hospice care, National Hospice Month provides a great opportunity to talk about its benefits and dispel some common misconceptions.

Hospice care addresses all symptoms of a disease, with a special emphasis on controlling a patient’s pain and discomfort; hospice also deals with the emotional, social and spiritual impact of the disease on the patient and the patient’s family and friends.

They also link to several pieces of information:
Myths and Facts about Hospice

HFA’s Choosing Hospice brochure

HFA’s Hospice Volunteers brochure

HFA’s bereavement newsletter Journeys