FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/06/2024
Greencastle, Indiana.

Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association seeks to increase the quality of the end-of-life experience for patients, loved ones, caregivers, and the healthcare community in Putnam County.   One of the ways the Association seeks to accomplish this is to promote hospice volunteerism in Putnam County. 

Hospice care in the U.S. was founded by volunteers, and there is continued commitment to volunteer service.  Medicare regulations require that hospices train volunteers to provide at least 5% of patient care services.

Being a hospice volunteer is a rewarding endeavor.  Hospice volunteers have a tremendous impact on the lives of the patients, caregivers, and families they serve, and many hospice volunteers discover that their service leads to a deeply meaningful experience.  Hospice volunteers, commonly report:

• A greater appreciation for life and understanding of what is truly important;
• A deeper understanding and acceptance of death as a part of life;
• An enriched understanding of different perspectives;
• A sense of fulfillment and connection.

For additional information about volunteering for hospice, visit www.pchpca.org or contact a hospice provider to inquire about next steps.  A list of hospice providers serving Putnam County is available at https://pchpca.org/index.php/hospice-care-4. 

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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