NATIONAL HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH
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NATIONAL HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (NHPCM) is celebrated every November. It is a time to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care, and to celebrate the people who provide this important care to patients and their families.
#Hospice&PalliativeCareMonth
Hospice is a type of care that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients who are facing a terminal illness. Palliative care is a type of care that focuses on relieving the symptoms of a serious illness, regardless of whether the illness is curable.
Both hospice and palliative care can be provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and patients' homes. Hospice and palliative care teams typically include nurses, doctors, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers.
NHPCM is a good opportunity to learn more about hospice and palliative care, and to talk to your loved ones about your wishes for end-of-life care. It is also a good time to support hospice and palliative care providers, who work tirelessly to help patients and their families during a difficult time.
SUPPORTING #Hospice&PalliativeCareMonth
Here are some ideas for things you can do to celebrate NHPCM:
Learn more about hospice and palliative care. There are many resources available online and in libraries.
Talk to your loved ones about your wishes for end-of-life care. This can be a difficult conversation, but it is an important one to have.
Support hospice and palliative care providers. You can donate to a hospice or palliative care organization, or volunteer your time.
Raise awareness about hospice and palliative care. You can talk to your friends and family about it, or share information on social media.
Use #Hospice&PalliativeCareMonth to post on social media.
HISTORY
In 1992, the month of November was designated as National Hospice & Palliative Care Month. More info coming!