Real Hope at End of Life
Real hope isn’t something you can see—it’s often something you feel, something you know to be true. “Hope” is not usually a word you think of with “hospice,” but there are many aspects of hope in the care we provide at Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT. Hope for peace of mind and hope for final wishes to be honored. Hope for comfort and living a meaningful life. Hope for laughter and moments recaptured. Our hope is that you will let us walk the journey with you. At Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT we provide … * read more
More Questions About Hospice and Palliative Care
Isn’t hospice care only for cancer patients? Many individuals who die from cancer do choose hospice care. Hospice care is, however, available to those with many different diagnoses including congestive heart failure (CHF), lung disease (COPD), and Alzheimers and related dementia. At Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT, our primary goal is to help patients live their last months and weeks as fully as possible. Is hospice care only for old people? Although a majority of hospice patients are older, hospice care is provided to all patients, regardless of age. Patients may enroll in hospice care when their … * read more
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice and Palliative Care
Does hospice mean giving up hope? In working with patients and their loved ones, we find that our hospice can help redefine hope for those living with an advanced illness. Hospice is the “something more” that can be done for both the patient and the family when the illness cannot be cured. Hospice is a concept based on comfort-oriented care – it is another mode of therapy. The primary objective of hospice care is to allow our patients to live their last months and weeks as fully as possible. Is hospice expensive? Eighty percent of hospice patients are over the … * read more
Why an In-Patient Hospice Residence is Important in Connecticut
For some patients, in-home hospice and palliative care is not an option. For these patients and their families, Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT, Inc. hopes to build a hospice residence — a peaceful place for compassionate end-of-life care in a welcoming, home-like environment, where quality time with family will be combined with all of the hospice services and programs patients need under one roof. More info on our plans can be found here. A Dec. 21 op-ed in the New York Times clearly explained why this type of residence is important. Read “Looking for a Place to … * read more
Honoring Amazing Volunteers
We have so many amazing volunteers at Regional Hospice, many of whom support our patients’ families through visits that provide respite and relief to caregivers. They share their interests and hobbies with patients, run errands, and spend time with a listening heart and caring hands. The Newtown Bee is running a series of articles profiling three of our volunteers who reside in Newtown. You can read the first installment, about retired nurse Annette Vickery, who says that she feels good that her presence is able to give caregivers a little break. Giving Back Through Hospice | The Newtown Bee
Honoring National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November was National Hospice and Palliative Care month. Our board of directors and vice president of counseling services wrote letters to the editors of their local papers honoring this important recognition. We wanted to share one of the letters with you, which also touches on the important grief counseling services we offer during the winter holiday season, which can be a bittersweet time of year, as she says, for those who are grieving. For more information on our winter holiday grief programs, please click here. To the Editor: November was National Hospice and Palliative Care month, and we at Regional … * read more