For Your Better Health - November 2024

NATIONAL HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (NHPCM) is celebrated every November. It is a time to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care, and to celebrate the people who provide this important care to patients and their families.

#Hospice&PalliativeCareMonth

Hospice is a type of care that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients who are facing a terminal illness. Palliative care is a type of care that focuses on relieving the symptoms of a serious illness, regardless of whether the illness is curable.

Both hospice and palliative care can be provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and patients' homes. Hospice and palliative care teams typically include nurses, doctors, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers.

NHPCM is a good opportunity to learn more about hospice and palliative care, and to talk to your loved ones about your wishes for end-of-life care. It is also a good time to support hospice and palliative care providers, who work tirelessly to help patients and their families during a difficult time.

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SUPPORTING #Hospice&PalliativeCareMonth

Here are some ideas for things you can do to celebrate NHPCM:

·        Learn more about hospice and palliative care. There are many resources available online and in libraries.

·        Talk to your loved ones about your wishes for end-of-life care. This can be a difficult conversation, but it is an important one to have.

·        Support hospice and palliative care providers. You can donate to a hospice or palliative care organization or volunteer your time.

·        Raise awareness about hospice and palliative care. You can talk to your friends and family about it or share information on social media.

·        Use #Hospice&PalliativeCareMonth to post on social media.

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