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Putnam County increases use of hospice benefits
Following its mission of improving quality of life at the end of life, the Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) continues to raise awareness of the importance of receiving hospice care.
PCHPCA is pleased to note that according to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, for the last few years more people in Putnam County are receiving the benefits of hospice before they die.
Why is this good news?
“Research clearly shows the benefit of hospice,” J Miranda, secretary of PCHPCA and bereavement coach, said. “Persons receiving this compassionate care often survive longer and the support the family receives is essential at this difficult time.”
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association encourages persons diagnosed with a serious illness and their loved ones to learn about hospice care early in the care of the disease.
“Families receiving hospice services report healthier grieving,” Miranda said. “Early referral to hospice allows families time to prepare for the changes they face and gives them time to say goodbye.”
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association is a nonprofit, charitable organization that has joined national, state and community efforts to increase the quality of the end-of-life experience for patients, loved ones, caregivers and the health care community in Putnam County.
PCHPCA is partially supported by the Putnam County Community Foundation and Putnam County Hospital.
For additional information, contact Director Elaine Peck at epeck@pchosp.org or visit www.pchpca.org.