Emotional Needs of the Seriously Ill–Program in Southbury

SOUTHBURY, CT — Serious illness may cause a person to experience emotional stress in addition to the physical symptoms of disease.  How can friends and family help?

 Find out at a program sponsored by Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT, Inc. titled “Emotional Needs of the Seriously Ill” on Friday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. at the Southbury Senior Center in Southbury, CT.     

 “Emotional stress may even add to a person’s symptoms,” explained Linda Pinckney, nurse liaison at Regional Hospice and Home Care, who will present the program. “We’ll look at the emotional needs encountered in serious illness and provide practical advice on how to offer emotional support.”

  The Rev. Carolyn Legg, chaplain at Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT, and Sherry Renne, MSW will be guest speakers.  Both have extensive experience supporting patients and families during periods of illness and loss.

 “Most people are uncertain what to say or do when a friend or family member is seriously ill,” said Pinckney. “We’ll discuss how to provide emotional support at such a stressful time.”

 The Southbury Senior Center is located at 561 Main Street South.  For directions visit www.southbury-ct.gov or call 203-262-0651.