FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/01/2023
Greencastle, Indiana.

For many people, the start of a new year marks an opportunity to reflect on life and think about setting goals for the future.  However, change is difficult, and most new year’s resolutions fail within the first two months, primarily because people set goals that are too large to sustain.  In 2024, consider engaging in self-improvement by making small incremental changes to daily habits.  This strategy makes positive change more achievable and ultimately more impactful.  

In this spirit, the Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) encourages all adults to consider working on or updating their advance healthcare directives and having at least one advance healthcare planning conversation in 2024.   Advance directives are important for all people in all stages of life and health.

“There are many reasons to make advance healthcare planning a part of your life,” said Elaine Peck, PCHPCA Director. “For example, research shows that people become more active in their own healthcare, and more engaged with life and living when they are not afraid to have conversations about death and dying.” 

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, please 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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