FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 08/01/2020
Greencastle, Indiana – Following its mission of improving quality of life at the end of life, Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) continues to raise awareness of the benefits of receiving hospice care. Released on August 17, 2020 the latest edition of the Facts and Figures Report prepared by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization reports that roughly 40% of hospice beneficiaries were served fourteen days or less before dying.
Elaine Peck, Director of the Association, stated that delaying hospice care reduces the benefits that patients and family members could experience during the difficult end-of life period. “Hospice provides a great deal of support to patients and their loved ones,” said Peck. “Services such as home-based medical care, respite care, education, assistance with feeding and bathing, medications, durable equipment such as hospital beds, and supplies such as disposable undergarments can be a god-send.”
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 course of the disease. Peck added, “Hospice care empowers individuals and families by providing them with information so they know what to expect. Patients can plan how they wish to live out their final months, and caregivers can benefit from physical and emotional support while spending quality time with their loved ones.”
Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) 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 healthcare community in Putnam County. PCHPCA is partially supported by The Putnam County Community Foundation and the Putnam County Hospital. For additional information, contact Elaine Peck, Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.pchpca.org.
