November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November 4, 2024 (Jacksonville, Fla.)— Throughout November, Community Hospice & Palliative Care will join organizations across the country in recognizing National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This annual observance raises awareness about the compassionate and comprehensive care available to individuals and families navigating serious illnesses.
In honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Community Hospice & Palliative Care shines a spotlight on the true Care Heroes. The interdisciplinary team, also known as the care team, is crucial in providing holistic care to patients and their caregivers during one of the most challenging times in their lives. This team, which typically includes doctors, nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, and other specialists, works collaboratively to address not only the medical needs of the patient but also their emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being. By combining their expertise, the care team ensures patients receive personalized support tailored to their specific condition. At the same time, caregivers are given the guidance and resources they need to navigate the complexities of end-of-life care. This comprehensive approach enhances the quality of life for patients and their loved ones, fostering comfort, dignity, and peace for those facing terminal or serious illnesses.
In addition to hospice and palliative care, Community Hospice & Palliative Care offers a range of additional services. These include grief and bereavement support, pediatric care, veteran care, and advance care planning. Their team of over 1,000 volunteers helps support these services through pet therapy, art and music therapy, spiritual care, and fundraising efforts to ensure that no one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
This November, Community Hospice & Palliative Care continues its mission to provide compassionate care to all, focusing on quality of life, dignity, and support for patients and families during the end-of-life journey.
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About Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Established in 1979, Community Hospice & Palliative Care is an innovative national leader in palliative and hospice care, as well as providing programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. During its 45-year history, through the support of more than 1,000 employees and 1,000 volunteers, the organization helps approximately 1,600 patients per day to live better with advanced illness – at home, in long-term care and assisted living facilities, in hospitals and at its 10 inpatient care centers. No one is ever denied care due to an inability to pay. To learn more about the support and services of Community Hospice & Palliative Care, visit CommunityHospice.com