We See the Whole You
NATIONAL HOSPICE &
PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH
Get the Support You Deserve
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This month especially, Cedar Valley Hospice is celebrating the “whole you” through stories of care and the support provided to our patients and families. Hospice and palliative care recognize and honor the whole person by embracing your experiences, values and hopes – not just focusing on your illness.Â
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Hospice and palliative care are about quality care, support and Making Each Moment Matter – and you don’t have to do it alone. By choosing hospice or palliative care, you choose a supportive team that allows you to focus on what matters most. Additionally, as a nonprofit hospice, Cedar Valley Hospice provides care to all, regardless of ability to pay.Â
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Video Transcription: November is national hospice and palliative care month. This year’s theme is “we see the whole you.”
“We see the whole you” emphasizes how hospice and palliative care honor each person’s unique story beyond the diagnosis. It represents comprehensive care that focuses on the person, not the disease.
When you hear the word “hospice,” you may think of nursing and medical care, medication and equipment, and symptom management.Â
Hospice also supports personal goals and wishes during the final stages of life, such as care at home, quality of life and facilitating conversations.Â
Palliative care relieves uncomfortable symptoms and stress for those who are still receiving curative treatment. Palliative care patients receive guidance, resources and help navigating the healthcare system at any stage of an illness.Â
Hospice and palliative care extends support to family members and caregivers – not just the patient. The care team addresses emotional and spiritual well-being in addition to physical symptoms.Â
Hospice and palliative care are about being comfortable and Making Each Moment Matter – and you don’t have to do it alone!
Cedar Valley Hospice is here to support you and your family.Â
Hospice Provides:
Medical care and symptom management including medications and equipment for comfort and mobility.
Support for loved ones with education, respite care, 24/7 on-call help and personal cares.Â
Comprehensive care wherever the patient calls home, including counseling, spiritual care and music therapy.
Palliative Care Provides:
Relief from uncomfortable symptoms and stress while improving quality of life alongside curative treatment.
Guidance, resources, education and help navigating the healthcare system at any stage of a serious illness.
Patients and families who choose hospice care often say “I wish we would have called hospice sooner.” Anyone can refer to hospice or palliative care – not just your doctor. If you or someone you love may benefit from compassionate care and added support at home or a nursing facility, call Cedar Valley Hospice at 800.626.2360 or contact us today.Â
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Anyone can refer a friend or family member to Cedar Valley Hospice. Simply complete and submit the form below to get started. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 800.626.2360.Your support is
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