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Hospice is about choices. We are focused on giving patients and families a genuine voice in determining the type of end-of-life care that best suits their needs. Community education is the key in helping patients and families make informed decisions. Often Americans are unwilling to discuss end-of-life care with either their loved ones or their healthcare providers. Many Americans are not fully aware of the hospice Medicare benefit; many healthcare providers do not voluntarily offer such information at the earliest appropriate time. Some of the barriers we need to overcome with community education and marketing resources are to educate those 65 years and over as well as those caring for people 65 years and over. We also need to educate consumers about the positive impact hospice can have, thus empowering them to request hospice information from their physicians. HPCNC is focused on changing the view that entering hospice is the equivalent to giving up hope. Educating physicians on end-of-life care is also important to our institution. Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado, is committed to educating the public in Weld and Larimer counties about hospice care and end of life issues. We have a team of specialists available to make presentations to you, your workplace, social groups, clubs or organizations. HPCNC supports the use of 5 Wishes. This is an easy to use booklet that all people over the age of 18 should utilize. It spells out what you’d like the end of your life to look like. This booklet ensures your wishes will be carried out, in the event you are unable to communicate your wishes to family and/or healthcare workers. To arrange a presentation, or to request a copy of the 5 Wishes, please call Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado at (970) 352-8487 or toll free at (800) 564-5563. HPCNC is also available to respond to workplaces, schools or organizations following a death. Our organization employs trained bereavement workers, who have extensive experience in grief counseling. To arrange a counselor or to speak to your group, please call (970) 475-0130. |