This morning's meeting speaker was Kim Mann of Hospice of Southern Maine. She made a very informative presentation on what Hospice is.
What is Hospice and how is it different from other kinds of health care?
Hospice is care that aims at providing comfort rather than curing a disease process. Hospice is provided to those with a limited life expectancy of 6 months or less. The care is delivered by a team of expertly trained individuals including physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, volunteers, chaplains and bereavement counselors. Hospice provides care for the patient and support for the family. Hospice provides comfort for physical symptoms, such as pain, and for emotional, social and spiritual distress as well.
To learn more about this amazing organization, please visit their website at http://www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org