FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09/01/2023
Greencastle, Indiana. Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) is pleased to offer free information and forms to all Putnam County adults wishing to choose a legal healthcare representative and complete other advance healthcare directives. The “My Advance Directives” folder is a deep blue color and full of important information, such as how to choose a healthcare representative, how to be a healthcare representative, and fact sheets about life prolonging treatments.
“We chose the blue color so that the folder would be easily visible in a person’s file drawer for easy reference,” said Elaine Peck, Director. Peck stated that adults of all ages and health conditions should choose a healthcare representative and have conversations with loved ones about their wishes for healthcare in the event of an unexpected accident or serious illness. “And just like estate and retirement plans, your healthcare wishes should be reviewed and updated regularly, especially at important life milestones, such as significant birthdays, marriage, birth of a child, divorce, diagnosis of a serious illness, and retirement.”
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) seeks to enhance the quality of life for the terminally ill, their loved ones, and caregivers, by educating the Putnam County community about the benefits of hospice, palliative care, and advance care planning. PCHPCA is a nonprofit, public charity, and operates with the help of donations, financial support from the Putnam County Community Foundation, and fiscal sponsorship by the Putnam County Hospital. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.pchpca.org.
Contact information:
M. Elaine Peck, Director
Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association
1542 South Bloomington Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
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