This November, Hospice of Michigan recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and acknowledges the many ways end-of-life care can bring comfort, dignity, and peace for patients, caregivers, family, and friends.
Whether end-of-life care is something you’re learning about or something that has touched your life personally, here are three ways you can make a meaningful difference for Hospice of Michigan:
- Spread awareness. There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to hospice and palliative care – what they are and are not. End-of-life care is not about giving up but about living fully each day in the comfort of wherever a patient calls home. Experienced staff provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to both patients and caregivers alike. To learn more about hospice and palliative care, click here.
- Offer your time and resources. As a not-for-profit organization, Hospice of Michigan relies on volunteers and donors to make this work possible. Whether you offer administrative support, provide a listening ear for a patient at the bedside, or commit to a monthly gift, there are many meaningful ways to use your gifts and talents to bless others. Your resources are what fuel this mission – so that care can be accessible to everyone who needs it, regardless of age, diagnosis, or financial circumstances.
- Talk to loved ones about their end-of-life wishes. It is not an easy conversation, but it’s one of the most important. Discussing your loved ones’ (and your own) end-of-life preferences ensures that when the time comes, their needs and desires for care can be fulfilled in a loving and thoughtful way. For more resources, click here.
This month – and every month – your time, voice, and support help bring comfort to patients and families throughout Michigan. Thanks to you, compassionate care is available to all who need it.
Refer your loved one today
Many families tell Hospice of Michigan they wish they had called sooner. Don’t wait to begin receiving all the support available to improve the comfort and quality of life for your loved one and your entire family.
You can refer yourself or a loved one to Hospice of Michigan by calling 888-247-5701 at any time. Or, you can ask the patient’s physician to make a referral to Hospice of Michigan.