tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29551453798439928692024-03-13T22:44:25.410-07:00Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. BlogSharing, reaching out, and educating patients, families, friends, and the community of Hospice of Southern Illinois. On our blog you will find Hospice of Southern Illinois updates, news, events, photos, and more! Join us!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-85292353224014129292015-06-03T07:06:00.000-07:002015-06-03T07:06:36.811-07:00The POWER of Pet Therapy<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Carol
Mestemacher, Hospice of Southern Illinois’ Volunteer, and her partner, Magnum,
Facility Dog at Hospice of Southern Illinois’ <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hospice Home</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Relais Bonne
Eau</i>, visited over 20 seniors at the Millstadt Senior Center on May 4<sup>th</sup>
to present “The POWER of Pet Therapy". The shared their knowledge and wonderful
experiences in pet therapy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trained by
CHAMP Assistance Dogs, Magnum brings joy and comfort wherever he goes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless of a health or age, pet therapy
has the power to positively impact people both physically and emotionally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carol and Magnum told heartwarming stories
about their work with patients, families and the communities they serve. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally, they explained their volunteer work
for Hospice of Southern Illinois and how pet therapy brings a special element
to the end-of-life journey for patients and their family alike. The
presentation was held outside on the front porch with an amazing breeze on a beautiful
day!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and Carol are a certified Facility Dog Team and therapy Dog Team with CHAMP
Assistance Dogs. They visit patients on a daily basis at the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hospice Home</i>. Magnum and Carol work to
promote the mission of Hospice of Southern Illinois<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">: to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones
touched by a terminal illness</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Hospice
of Southern Illinois is your community not-for-profit hospice program serving
27 counties in southern Illinois since 1981. Our commitment at Hospice of
Southern Illinois is to be with our patients and their loved ones through the
changing needs of the end-of-life process and the grief experience. For more
information about Hospice of Southern Illinois or Pet Therapy, visit our
website, www.hospice.org, or call, 618-235-1703.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-39430607626105575932015-06-03T06:45:00.001-07:002015-06-03T06:45:37.365-07:00What Caregivers Need to Know About Hospice
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">An Aging Population: Roles are Reversing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">What Caregivers
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Baby
boomers, a term that describes those born in the 40s, 50s, and 60s, are finding
themselves in the role of caregivers for their parents. They are now
responsible for helping assist their parents with day-to-day activities,
healthcare decisions, and financial planning. They might be thinking, “When did
I switch from child to caregiver?” As their parents age, baby boomers are faced
with making decisions and getting educated on topics they haven’t needed to
consider in the past, hospice being one of them. Everyone should consider
healthcare options and determine healthcare wishes before they need them to
ensure respect and dignity at the end-of-life. The following considerations
will help lead baby boomers and their aging parents in the right direction when
faced with terminal illness or end-of-life decisions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Just
like you choose your dentist, pharmacy, and doctor, you can also choose your
hospice provider to ensure a proper fit for each individual person or family.
Hospice is a special healthcare option for individuals touched by a terminal
illness with a prognosis of 6 months or less to live. All hospices offer a
similar philosophy and are regulated by Medicare. Each hospice organization has
special services that make them unique. For example, Hospice of Southern
Illinois has an on-staff, full-time Medical Director, Dr. Ellen Middendorf, who
provides our patients with a doctor whose only practice and focus is on Hospice
of Southern Illinois’ patients end-of-life needs; our employees direct access
to a physician for on-the-spot medication and symptom consultation; and our
community as an advocate for end-of-life options. We also have several other
programs and services including the We Honor Veterans partnership, a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hospice Home</i> in Edwardsville, Illinois,
and exclusively providing hospice care since 1981. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">As
a hospice provider, the largest struggle Hospice of Southern Illinois hears
from families after their loved one has passed is, “We wish we would have
chosen hospice sooner.” We wish we could have helped them sooner. It is a
misconception that choosing hospice is giving up. Really, it means choosing end-of-life
care that foregoes aggressive treatments. Some are not aware every medication,
piece of equipment, and all medical needs related to the hospice diagnosis are
covered at no cost under the Hospice Medicare Benefit. Medicare, Medicaid, and
private insurance often provide reimbursement for the costs. Generous support
from fundraisers and donations allow Hospice of Southern Illinois, a not-for-profit
hospice, to provide care in the absence of insurance coverage. In addition to
saving families money, caregiver support is another valued benefit of hospice
services. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">When
a physician tells a loved one they have a terminal diagnosis and that hospice
needs to be called, it is not easy as you could imagine. The emotions become
overwhelming. After that conversation, everything the patient and caregiver
hear about how hospice can help most likely is not heard. Hospice of Southern
Illinois is committed to patients and families through the dying process and
grief experience. We want to get symptoms under control, provide volunteers to
visit with patients, offer counseling services for peace of mind, and support
and educate the caregiver to release some of the caregiver stress to be more of
the family role they want to be. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The
most important thing for caregivers and their aging parents to remember is no
one has to go through the end-of-life journey alone. We understand this is one
of the most emotional journeys you will experience. Hospice of Southern
Illinois can make sure patients die with dignity, respect, and comfort they
deserve and want. Hospice of Southern Illinois’ mission is<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones
touched by a terminal illness</i>. For more information, visit www.hospice.org.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-74855381670554948532015-06-03T06:25:00.001-07:002015-06-03T06:29:39.859-07:00Hospice Nurse’s Role <br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In honor of National Nurses Week, May 6<sup>th</sup>-12<sup>th</sup>,
addressing roles of nurses in hospice care can help others understand how
hospice care will benefit end-of-life patients in their home-like setting: the
personal home, long term care facility, assisted living community, hospital, or
in-patient residence. Nurses play an integral role in caring for the hospice
patients including visiting patients for an initial assessment, planning care
visits, determining medication and equipment needs, and working with patients
and families on their goals of care. No matter what setting best meets the
needs of patients and families, hospice nurses collaborate with the caregivers
or healthcare facility’s employees to ensure their pain and symptoms are
controlled during their end-of-life journey for a more peaceful experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Personal Home: In the private home, the family is the primary
caregiver. Nurses provide intermittent care with scheduled visits determined in
the goals of care meeting from an inter-disciplinary team of physicians,
nurses, social workers, hospice aides, and volunteers. The nurse can update the
family on what to expect in the coming months or days; how to respond to
physical or emotional changes; educate them on medication and equipment needs; and
order equipment as needed to ensure the comfort of the patient. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Long Term Care Facility: Hospice nurses collaborate with
nursing facility employees to offer added support to their team. The visits are
scheduled much like in the private home. The primary caregiver, however, is
usually the long term care facility employee due to a higher level of care
needed for a patient. Nurses communicate with the facility employees to ensure,
in addition to the excellent care they get from the facility employees, the
specialized care received from hospice nurse is supporting both the patients
and the facility. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Assisted Living: Hospice care is an extension of the care
already provided by the Assisted Living Community. Hospice nurses assist with
changes in condition, family dynamics, and impending death with regularly
scheduled visits determined by the goals of care meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hospital: In order to receive hospice care in the hospital,
also known as general in-patient services, patients need to meet specific
criteria as determined by a physician. During the stay in the hospital, a
hospice nurse would work with the hospital staff to control symptoms to ensure
patient comfort. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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nurse goes to the patient in their home-like setting. There are also hospice
homes or in-patient residences that provide 24-hour care for patients who have
a need for a higher level of care to allow the family to remain family and not
a caregiver. These homes are unique. While many may prefer to live their
final days in the comfort of their own home, for many reasons, this may not be
possible or practical. A hospice home offers that home-like setting with the
specialized nursing care that is best for the needs and wishes of the patient at
the end-of-life. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hospice of Southern Illinois is your community not-for-profit
hospice serving 27 southern Illinois counties since 1981. Our mission is to
enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a
terminal illness. On behalf of Hospice of Southern Illinois, we want to thank
all the nurses who dedicate so much time and compassion to their patients. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-14936164187183191332015-03-26T14:38:00.002-07:002015-03-26T14:38:27.887-07:00Doctors' Day <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday, March 30<sup>th</sup>,
is Doctors’ Day. Doctors across the country work hard every day to make people
healthier and happier. There are so many types of doctors and we want to take
this opportunity to thank them for their dedication to their studies, their
passion for their patients, and their day-to-day work of making people better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">In hospice care,
Medicare requires oversight by a doctor. At Hospice of Southern Illinois, we
have our very own on-staff, full-time Medical Director, Dr. Ellen Middendorf,
who provides our patients with a doctor whose only practice and focus is on
Hospice of Southern Illinois’ patients end-of-life needs; our employees direct
access to a physician for on-the-spot medication and symptom consultation; and
our community as an advocate for end-of-life options. In addition to Dr.
Middendorf, we have a team of part-time Medical Directors to assist, manage,
and advocate for the patients and families at Hospice of Southern Illinois. We
are proud to say we set the bar for hospice care in the community to ensure
patients and families are getting the end-of-life care they deserve.</span></div>
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medical directors and all the doctors in southern Illinois for your service to the
communities we serve! What you do really improves the quality of life for
people in so many ways. To learn more about hospice care or our team of medical
directors, you can contact Hospice of Southern Illinois at 800-233-1708 or
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Hospice of Southern Illinois came by my office to drop off a very cute business card holder that was to attach to the back
of my phone. I almost didn’t put it on, because I was just sure I wouldn’t
use it to tell the truth! I did, and then off I went.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Colorado for a little vacation. My best friend and I had a fantastic week. On the last full day we had we took a picnic up the mountain! We stopped and took picture of little creeks, elk, and
deer all along the way. It was a perfect day, until we got to her
house. I was packing to leave for the next day. I went to get my
phone to call my children, and guess what? No phone!!! I was
frantic, of course, and looked all over – the house, my pockets, the car,
driveway, etc. Nothing. We got
back in the car and drove back up the mountain and spent two hours retracing
our steps until it was dark.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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service and had it turned off. We were just about to leave for some
coffee when I remembered the lovely business card holder on the back of my
phone! I called them from my friend’s phone and explained my situation.
All of a sudden, the woman on the other end starting laughing! She said
“Well, you’re not going to believe this, but we just got a call from a woman in
Colorado who has your phone!!! She left her number in case you
called!” Needless to say, I was thrilled! I called her and we
agreed to meet about halfway, which was about 45 minutes away.
Unfortunately, it did turn out that she found it on her PRIVATE lane that we
had driven up just to get some pictures (ok, blame it on the wine!), but she
thought it was such a good story that she only said, “You’re lucky I didn’t see
you that day when I had my gun!” Yikes! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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her FABULOUS business card holder from Hospice of Southern Illinois! </span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-81381128364643180482014-12-01T13:57:00.001-08:002014-12-01T13:57:52.633-08:00Black Friday. Cyber Monday. #GIVINGTUESDAY<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;">
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back that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners –
charities, families, businesses and individuals – to transform how people think
talk about, and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the
Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season,
#GivingTuesday will inspire people to take collaborative action to improve
their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to charities and
causes they support and help create a better world. Taking place <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tuesday after Thanksgiving - #GivingTuesday will harness the power of social
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similar to how Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become days that are, today
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Hospice of Southern Illinois as not-for-profit of choice to give to this
holiday season. You can become a volunteer, apply to join our team, attend an
event, or donate online at </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="http://www.hospice.org/giving-tuesday">www.hospice.org</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">
or call 1-800-233-1708. You can also download our app and donate right from
your cell phone. Your gift will help us continue our mission <i>to enhance the
quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal
illness</i>. Please help us spread the word about #GivingTuesday and the true
meaning of the holiday season!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an opportunity to channel the generous spirit of the holiday season to inspire
action around charitable giving, a group of friends and partners, led by the
92nd Street Y (92Y), came together to find ways to promote and celebrate the
great American tradition of giving. Thought leaders in philanthropy, social
media and grassroots organizing joined with 92Y to explore what is working in
modern philanthropy and how to expand these innovations throughout the
philanthropic sector. The concept gained steam, and with the help of the United
Nations Foundation and other founding partners, more than 10,000 organizations
have joined the movement and are providing creative ways people can embrace
#GivingTuesday and collaborate in their giving efforts to create more
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of Southern Illinois is committed to being with our patients and their loved
ones through the changing needs of the end-of-life process and the grief
experience. For more information contact Christine Litteken, 618-235-1703 or <a href="mailto:clitteken@hospice.org">clitteken@hospice.org</a>, or visit </span><a href="http://www.givingtuesday.org/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">www.givingtuesday.org</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-57283452994704247842014-10-07T08:42:00.000-07:002014-10-09T10:32:07.456-07:00What does compassionate care mean?<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMnsvPs9zxVxpAFUQhx82j7bdzt-bpVR9mywF_355h4xLUHzvgvxCS6FkIhdb6vS1kX5Mt1snx_tLoV41IkJIIH1hVbQP9h7pPEv0sk2euT6gtaa604idg409tRXfN5q1UkUGQ560z1Hi/s1600/Compassionate+Care_2_smallest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMnsvPs9zxVxpAFUQhx82j7bdzt-bpVR9mywF_355h4xLUHzvgvxCS6FkIhdb6vS1kX5Mt1snx_tLoV41IkJIIH1hVbQP9h7pPEv0sk2euT6gtaa604idg409tRXfN5q1UkUGQ560z1Hi/s1600/Compassionate+Care_2_smallest.jpg" height="320" width="227" /></a>"Compassion" is a word that is used commonly to describe hospice
care. But what does compassion really mean? According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary,
“compassion is a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble,
etc.” Hospice care provides just that. With a mission “<i>to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones
touched by a terminal illness," </i>compassion defines the mission of Hospice of Southern Illinois.</div>
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Compassion is the person who visits a family in crisis at 2
a.m. Compassion is a person who stays an extra hour to calm a worried child.
Compassion is holding someone’s hand when no one else is there. Hospice of
Southern Illinois wants to help our patients and families. Here are some
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Patients and families are our number one
priority. We have special programs, like the We Honor Veterans partnership, to
extend to patients and families to give them a personalized hospice experience
catered to their needs and wishes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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wishes are carried out. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Nurses take time to educate patients and families about
giving medications, how to care for a patient in their home, and what to expect in the future, which can relieve patients’ pain and reduce some families’ fear. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Social Workers/Counselors prepare patients and families for the stress
and emotions that are in the journey ahead. They lend a listening ear to
concerns and feelings at any stage of the end-of-life journey. <o:p></o:p></div>
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on special occasions and holidays, because those times can be especially hard
for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. <o:p></o:p></div>
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caregiver relief so the family can function as a unit and stay united during a
difficult time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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and families get the care they are entitled to regardless of age or ability to
pay through education, community involvement, fundraising, and supporting daily operations.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Compassionate care is a team effort that takes passionate,
dedicated and warm people. These people work together to provide the best end
of life care possible, so no one goes through the dying process alone. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong>There comes a time... for compassionate care. </strong></div>
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<b>Learn about Hospice of Southern Illinois, getting hospice services, and having your questions answered. Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 800-233-1708 or visit our website for more information, www. hospice.org.</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-92110644120452086892014-09-30T06:57:00.000-07:002014-09-30T06:57:23.280-07:00Three Things You Thought You Knew About Hospice
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Three Things You Thought You Knew About Hospice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hospice is often and unfortunately misrepresented to the
general public. Often seen as the people who “come at the very end” or when
someone is “giving up”, hospice is very much the opposite. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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utilized for up to 6 months?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">According to the National Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization’s NHPCO’s Facts and Figures on Hospice, “<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: WarnockPro-Regular;">The <u>median length of service</u>
in 2012 was 18.7 days. This means that half of hospice patients received care
for less than three weeks. The <u>average length of service</u> increased from 69.1
days in 2011 to 71.8 in 2012.” These statistics tell us that a large percentage
of patients are not receiving the full benefits of hospice care. Although we
are seeing a slight increase in the average length of service, why don’t we see
more people utilizing the hospice benefit longer? Some could be attributed to
disease criteria, acceptance, or access to care. If patients, however, had 6
months to fully reflect and experience their end-of-life journey, maybe more
people would have the opportunity to die their way: with dignity and grace. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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giving up.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When people elect their hospice benefit, it
definitely doesn’t mean they are “giving up”. It can be hard for family to see
that. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their mind says, “Treatment means
fighting for life”. Consider weighing the pain, suffering, and symptoms that
may be associated with treatment. Choosing to forego curative treatments could
alleviate certain stressors, symptoms and expenses. This is different than
giving up. This is simply choosing quality of life, which take tremendous
courage. Celebrate that decision and celebrate the time there is left with
loved ones, while feeling as good as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Death is very sad to accept and discuss. It
is, however, unavoidable that we will all die. It is difficult to accept and
reflect on this time and plan for a peaceful and graceful journey. Further, it
is definitely not easy to understand how dying can be peaceful and graceful,
but it is possible. Hospice of Southern Illinois can make it easier to
understand, especially the longer the service is utilized. Nurses and hospice aides
can address the physical/medical needs of patients; the counseling team can
address emotional and spiritual wishes of the patient and family; and
volunteers can provide companionship and relief of caregiving to let the family
focus on being a family during the important time that is left. All members of
the team are instrumental in assisting the patient and their family to honor
the goals of care until the end of their journey. When the goals of care are
honored, dying then becomes more peaceful and graceful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Source: </span><a href="http://www.nhpco.org/sites/default/files/public/Statistics_Research/2013_Facts_Figures.pdf"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.nhpco.org/sites/default/files/public/Statistics_Research/2013_Facts_Figures.pdf</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
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<strong>Not all Hospices are the same. Ask for Hospice of Southern Illinois by name. </strong></div>
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<b>Learn about Hospice of Southern Illinois, getting hospice services, and having your questions answered. Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 800-233-1708 or visit our website for more information, www. hospice.org. </b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-47122206377232420982014-09-23T08:30:00.002-07:002014-09-25T06:49:37.589-07:00A Step-By-Step Guide: How To Get Hospice Services<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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Hospice care is a specialized healthcare option for someone
with a terminal illness that wants no further aggressive treatment or is not a
candidate for curative treatment. Not only can hospice help patients, but it
includes their family as well. Below are eligibility guidelines set forth by
Medicare Regulations. If a person is not sure if they can get hospice services,
Hospice of Southern Illinois is available to answer questions with no
obligation. <i>No one has to go through the
end-of-life journey alone. </i>Please review this step-by-step guide of what to
expect when you call for hospice services.</div>
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<b>1. </b><b>Eligibility.</b><br />
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<li><span style="text-indent: -9pt;">A prognosis of 6 months or less, if the disease
takes its regular scientific course. No one really knows a definite time frame.</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -9pt;">Curative treatment is no longer the patients’
choice or option. (Treatment is not always going to make a person better.
Sometimes patients decide not to continue with expensive or experimental treatment
options, but prefer to focus on quality of life and control of symptoms.)</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -9pt;">Comfort care, symptom management, and goals of
care are the primary focus. (Oftentimes, pain is one of the most severe
symptoms hospice can help control. Hospice also helps treat wounds, evaluate
medications, assist with personal care, and address emotional needs.)</span></li>
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<b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2. Call today to set up an appointment.</b></div>
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Although anyone can make a referral, there
are three people you can call to complete a referral to hospice. Call your
primary care physician, your specialist physician, or call Hospice of Southern
Illinois directly, because a doctor’s order is required to get hospice
services. Making an appointment is as easy as calling to schedule an
informational talk with Hospice of Southern Illinois to review hospice
services. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There are many questions that may come to
mind or decisions that need to be made when you are considering hospice
services. Hospice of Southern Illinois can help you with these questions and
answer many more that may arise in an informational meeting and/or assessment. Ask yourself:<br />
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">“What concerns do I have about what lies ahead?”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">“How do I want to spend my time as medical
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<b>4. Receive an informational meeting and/or
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A hospice nurse or representative will come
out and review the hospice eligibility requirements, assess the patient and
their diagnosis, and order medical equipment and medications needed. They will
also discuss the goals of care determined by the patient and family. The
hospice team is made up of physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers,
bereavement counselors and volunteers that work with the patient and family to
achieve those goals.<br />
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Within one day after your informational meeting
and assessment, a nurse will come out to visit (unless the patient and family
requests otherwise). The nurse will address physical and emotional needs of the
patient, review medical equipment and medications for effectiveness, and see if
the patient or family needs anything before the next scheduled visit. The main
thing to remember during these visits is to be honest and share any concerns
because you are in charge of your healthcare and end-of-life wishes. Hospice of
Southern Illinois is here to help make sure they are carried out. <br />
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<b>Not all Hospices are the same. Ask for Hospice of Southern Illinois by name. </b></div>
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<b>Learn about Hospice of Southern Illinois, getting hospice services, and having your questions answered. Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 800-233-1708 or visit our website for more information, www. hospice.org. </b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-73776869763115537212014-09-16T07:00:00.000-07:002014-09-16T07:00:04.266-07:00Why Does Hospice of Southern Illinois Fundraise?“Why does Hospice of Southern Illinois hold so many fundraisers?” is common
question from people within the community, agree Jennifer Vinyard and Kathy
Wilson, Event Coordinators for Hospice of Southern Illinois. Most of our
events are brought to us by individuals or organizations in the community who
have experienced the loss of a loved one and who want to show appreciation for
the care that was provided. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Your gift makes a difference.</b> There is no gift too small.
Fundraisers and community support are additional resources that allow us to
continue providing the highest quality end-of-life care regardless of a patient
and family’s ability to pay for hospice care.<br />
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How can you help? Attend fundraisers…Share events…Sponsor…Donate…Host an
event…Volunteer<o:p></o:p><br />
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<a href="https://www.hospice.org/how-can-i-support/upcoming-events/?to=fsite" target="_blank">Click here to check out upcoming events at Hospice of Southern Illinois!</a></div>
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To speak with someone in the Development Department for more information,<br />
please call 1-800-233-1708.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-79432294091646121492014-07-22T08:30:00.000-07:002014-07-22T08:30:00.533-07:005 Ways Hospice of Southern Illinois Celebrates Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Compassion is what the hospice team
does best. They offer comfort, love and respect for the patient which allows
the patient to reflect on their life journey without feeling stress that can
be associated with the end-of-life experience. They can focus on what really
matters in life to them! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Hospice becomes part of the support
system which includes a team of physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social
workers, counselors, and volunteers. This additional support allows family and
friends to remain the family and friends who celebrate the moments of life with
their loved one, rather than be caregivers providing care during those special
moments with their loved one. This also gives patients their support system
back. They can live as actively as possible with their family and friends until
they pass. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Family and friends now have the
opportunity to find relief, reduce stress and be the people celebrating life
with the patient. Hospice gives them the opportunity to enjoy the precious time
with their loved ones during the end-of-life journey they need and want. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The best way to celebrate life is
reflect on our past memories and building new ones. Although the end-of-life is
a unique time, beautiful memories can still be made. Hospice of Southern Illinois' mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness. Quality of life is all about building
memories with those you love.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The number one way hospice helps
celebrate life is showing everyone that life is about how you live! Whether
there is 60 years, 6 months or 6 breaths… the final moments are those cherished
most. If Hospice of Southern Illinois helps others be pain free, peaceful and loved, the end-of-life
journey was a serene one. It isn't about the length of time, but the moments
that filled that time that matter most. <o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-23231190098164935222014-06-24T05:49:00.000-07:002014-06-24T05:49:37.834-07:00Hospice of Southern Illinois Homerun: All Good Things Come With Fredbird<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“All
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Fredbird arrived at Patsy’s home on Friday, June 13, 2014.
Although Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> is usually recognized as a superstitious day,
this day definitely wasn’t an unlucky one and will be considered “super” for this
patient and family who will always cherish the memories Fredbird made in their
home that day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Hospice of Southern Illinois’ patient,
Patsy, has been less responsive in the recent weeks. There is a joy of summer
that still excites her, St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, as many who live in the
metro-east can relate. Patsy’s caregivers and hospice interdisciplinary team
learned about her love of Cardinals Baseball during their visits to her home
and conversations with her children, noticing it was one thing that would bring
her joy. In an attempt to bring some fun-loving excitement which the family
hasn’t seen lately due to caregiver stress, Patsy’s terminal illness, and the
inconsistencies of day-to-day living, the employees at Hospice of Southern
Illinois <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>reached out to Fredbird, who
without words, said it all!</span></div>
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sign created by Patsy’s granddaughter and friend and a warm, yet quiet family
in the living room, for Patsy did not know who was visiting that day. Patsy’s
daughter had told her that she was getting a special surprise visitor that day,
but she wouldn’t say who. As Patsy patiently waited for this “super” surprise
guest, everyone’s excitement was building because we all knew what was about to
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where Patsy was waiting. Her face was in total shock. She had no idea what to
say or how to respond to this 6’ 3”, red bird character we all know and love!
He instantly was able to make her smile with a, “Whoot woo,” and boy did she
blush. It was so beautiful to see her eyes light up and joy in her face. He proceeded
to serenade her, dance with her, and shake his tail feather at her. Fredbird
decided there was not enough laughing and decided to go through the pantry,
gulp some milk, and share a round of high fives with Patsy, the family, and the
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exploded. All stresses and illness at that moment were nonexistent. Everyone
was laughing, taking photos, and shaking a tail feather. “I have never seen anyone
turn a room so fast. It was an epic moment to capture and moment to
experience,” explained Christine Litteken, Hospice of Southern Illinois’ Print
and Social Media Coordinator, who was taking photos. Fredbird turned his
attention back to his guest of honor to give her one final kiss before he left.
Of course he couldn’t leave without a bang. In a cabinet he found a blow horn
which a family member blew his way. It knocked him off his feet as he stumbled
down the hall and out the door leaving us all with a smile and memory to
cherish in our hearts forever. As a Hospice of Southern Illinois’ employee, Kim
Oplet mentioned when she saw the photos, “All good things come with Fredbird.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">A few days later some Hospice
of Southern Illinois’ employees went back to deliver photos from the day to Patsy
and her family. The same joy was reignited from Friday as she was sitting in
her room waiting for the game to start. We knew it was a hospice homerun! With
Fredbird’s help, we were able to eliminate all stress, pain, and worries in
that moment; give the family a memorable day together; give our patient, Patsy,
the experience of a lifetime that few get to have. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">That night the Cardinals played
the Nationals with a 1-0 victory. We all know that Patsy’s love for the
Cardinals, especially Fredbird, Yadier Molina and Matt Holiday, helped play a
part in the win that night. A special thank you goes to the St. Louis
Cardinals, Fredbird, and his team for the above-and-beyond effort that impacted
someone’s life at such an important and critical time. That day he was a vision
of our mission, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">to enhance the quality of
life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness</i>. It
meant more to them and us than he will ever know.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 120%;">Hospice of Southern Illinois is pleased
to announce the hiring of Ellen Middendorf, M.D. as a full-time, on-staff
Medical Director. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Middendorf to our
organization. She will play a critical role <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">to ensure the highest quality end-of-life care in the area to patients
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Hospice of
Southern Illinois’ President and CEO, Rebecca Wisdom, announces, “Dr.
Middendorf will continue to maintain positive relationships with the medical
community as well as the mission of Hospice of Southern Illinois. The addition
of Dr. Middendorf to our staff confirms our commitment to end-of-life care in
our communities.” All hospices are required by the government to have oversight
from a Medical Director, or physician who reviews the needs of patients, but a
full-time, on-staff Medical Director will play a more integral role for Hospice
of Southern Illinois’ patients and families. Dr. Middendorf will be managing
symptoms related to the diagnosis, visiting patients, and providing our
professional staff with direct access to a doctor for on-the-spot medication
and symptom management. Additionally, she will work with other healthcare
physicians, advocate the importance of hospice care at the end-of-life, and
educate the community on hospice services for their loved ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 120%;">Dr. Ellen Middendorf shared, "I am
excited to begin this next chapter in my career as the medical director of
Hospice of Southern Illinois. I have always found it my passion to take care of
families and their loved ones as they grow and thrive. As the lives of those we
care for change, it is imperative to ensure that medical, emotional and
spiritual issues continue to remain a priority, even, and particularly, at the
end of life. Thus, I am eager to coordinate with Hospice of Southern Illinois
to continue to provide this level of care to the families that need it most."
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 120%;">Hospice of Southern Illinois is your
community not-for-profit hospice program serving 27 counties in southern
Illinois since 1981. Our commitment at Hospice of Southern Illinois is to be
with our patients and their loved ones through the changing needs of the
end-of-life process and the grief experience. For more information about
Hospice of Southern Illinois, visit our website, www.hospice.org, or contact Lisa
Phillipson, 618-235-1703 or lphillipson@hospice.org.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><a href="http://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/ptsd-awareness/ptsd_awareness_month.asp" target="_blank">Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)</a> is a serious condition that is most
commonly known and seen in Veterans; however, this can affect other people who
encounter or perceive a traumatic experience. According to the <a href="http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml" target="_blank">National Institute of Health</a>, “PTSD develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved
physical harm or the threat of physical harm. The person who develops PTSD may
have been the one who was harmed; the harm may have happened to a loved one; or
the person may have witnessed a harmful event that happened to loved ones or
strangers.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">People who are at the end of their life often experience unique emotions or
revisit memories in their past. Some memories may trigger signs and symptoms of
PTSD, a condition that is being seen more commonly in Veterans who are dying,
because not all emotions and memories are positive ones. In<a href="https://www.hospice.org/hospice-care/grief-support/?to=fsite" target="_blank"> hospice</a>, the most likely
people who experience these signs and symptoms are Veterans who served in war. It becomes a challenge for them to come to
terms with those emotions and memories from their past. The negative ones often
have been suppressed for so long and are revisited as they think about their
life’s journey.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">In order to properly help a Veteran have a better quality of life and be at
peace during their end-of-life journey, hospices have to provide a specific
type of care: addressing specific emotional, physical, and spiritual needs and listening
to the stories these Veteran patients are communicating. In fact, many Veterans
don’t communicate their emotions or thoughts from this time or show many signs
or symptoms. For this reason, it is important for any new healthcare provider
that begins providing care for a patient or family to ask about their military
experiences to prepare for the specific Veteran care needed.</span><br />
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Veterans no matter what stage of life Veterans are in: growing into adulthood
to their end-of-life journey. They may have emotions and memories that are hard
to talk about. Give them peace and comfort by lending a listening ear and
respecting their experiences. You could make a difference in helping them cope
with their traumatic experience. When someone is dying, this can be especially
important to help them accept their purpose on earth and pass more peacefully.
Healthcare organizations and professionals who work with Veterans can help
spread awareness about PTSD by learning signs and symptoms, providing resources
and education, and helping promote recovery to those who are dealing with it.
Learn more about PTSD at </span><a href="http://www.ptsd.va.gov/"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">www.ptsd.va.gov</span></a><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Help us share, educate, and reach
out by subscribing to our blog and suggesting it to friends who will spread our
message: <i>Hospice of Southern Illinois is
here to teach you what hospice is, what we are about, and what we can do for
you and your loved ones. No one has to go through the dying process alone.
Hospice of Southern Illinois can help</i>.</div>
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1-800-233-1708</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Even though many folks would prefer not
to talk about death and dying, those who work in Hospice know that this is not
an option. The counseling department and hospice team knows the value of
offering this last healing experience to family members after their loved one
has died. Bereavement support is just one of many services Hospice of Southern
Illinois offers to help families cope with this portion of the end-of-life
journey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Bereavement is defined as the condition
of having been deprived of something or someone valued, especially through
death. Also, bereavement can be a state of intense grief after the loss of a
loved one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">At Hospice of Southern Illinois, the
counseling department works very hard to help families heal and cope with their
loss. Calls are made to the family within 7 days of the loved one passing.
Then, one of the bereavement counselors will follow up again within 30 days to
see how the family continues to fare. Each person’s healing and coping process
varies. So, if a visit or an appointment to see the family is needed to discuss
the loss of their loved one, this is a time when families can do that to get
the extra support they may need. One-on-one support is not always the best
option for everyone. Hospice of Southern Illinois hosts several grief groups
and a lunch gathering for widows and widowers which are available on a monthly
basis. Further, for a more personal experience, the counseling department
follows-up with calls on the loved one’s birthday and one-year anniversary of
the death of the loved one. For the first year of the loss of a loved one,
these can be especially difficult times. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">No one has to go through the dying
process alone. Hospice of Southern Illinois can help. If you or a family member
is experiencing grief, please call 1-800-233-1708 to speak with one of the
members from our experienced and dedicated counseling team. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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by Cathy Knowlton, MA, MAPS, LPC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Chaplain/Bereavement
Counselor<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce has taken an innovative approach
to their ambassador program selecting Magnum, Facility Dog at Hospice of
Southern Illinois’ Community Hospice Home, </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Relais Bonne Eau</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">, as the
newest member of their ambassador committee. He is the first and only
four-legged ambassador on the Ed/Glen Chamber’s committee and in southern
Illinois. Hospice of Southern Illinois, the Ed/Glen Chamber, and Magnum are
excited and proud to announce his acceptance of this new role. He is seen not
only as a representative of these organizations, but also as a representative
of service, encouragement and unconditional love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Magnum is
certified as a Facility Dog and Therapy Dog with C.H.A.M.P. (Canine Helpers
Allow More Possibilities) Assistance Dogs, Inc. Magnum is the Facility Dog at
Hospice of Southern Illinois’ Community Hospice Home, <i>Relais Bonne Eau</i>.
He brings comfort and joy to everyone he meets, making certain everyone from
patients, their families and staff are cared for and loved. Magnum’s
day-to-day job is to listen to people, give them hugs, and make them smile with
his energy and enthusiasm for life. His support will help the Ed/Glen Chamber
and Hospice of Southern Illinois both communicate the importance of serving our
community and advocate their missions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of experience serving others gave Ed/Glen Chamber leadership the confidence he
would be a good fit for their organization. In their new volunteer
roles he and his partner, Carol Mestemacher, are part of the ambassador
committee, comprised of the Ed/Glen Chamber’s most active members serving as
goodwill messengers for the chamber and community. They will attend
networking meetings, ribbon cuttings, and events hosted by and through the
chamber. Everyone involved is excited for this new collaboration and cannot
wait to see what the future brings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">“We are honored
to have Magnum as our newest ambassador,” said Ed/Glen Chamber President/CEO
Desirée Bennyhoff. “This kind of partnership between vital service organizations
and our business community is so well aligned with our mission, providing our
members the opportunity to collaborate by raising awareness and celebrating
prosperity. I offer my sincerest thanks to the Hospice of Southern Illinois
staff and Mrs. Mestemacher for their dedication to Magnum’s new Ed/Glen Chamber
ambassador role.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The
Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce <i>is a member-driven
organization, dedicated to a strong, private sector regional economy</i>. The
mission of Hospice of Southern Illinois is to “<i>enhance the quality of life
for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness.”</i> If you
would like to learn more about our organizations or the programs we provide,
please visit our websites, <a href="http://www.hospice.org/">www.hospice.org</a>
or <a href="http://www.edglenchamber.com/">www.edglenchamber.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-18112674652294751122014-04-16T09:09:00.001-07:002014-04-16T09:09:37.053-07:00National Healthcare Decisions Day<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%; text-indent: .5in;">
Today,
April 16, 2014, Hospice of Southern Illinois celebrates National Healthcare
Decisions Day by spreading the word to the communities we serve about planning
now for peace of mind later. Planning is what we do. We plan our work
schedules, social lives, meetings, dinner dates, when we can afford a new pair
of shoes, what time to work out and even for special events. If we plan for all
of this and more, why not plan for peace of mind? This is the question that
really gets left behind in the day-to-day shuffle. Let’s get one more thing
checked off that to do list: prepare an advance directive, an important
healthcare decision.<o:p></o:p></div>
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directive is a fancy way of saying preparing legal documents that “direct” what
to do in “advance” before a healthcare crisis strikes. In short, an advance
directive includes two legal documents that protect your right to refuse or
request medical treatment in the event you lose the ability to make decisions
for yourself. The two legal documents include the “Illinois Power of Attorney
for Health Care” and “Illinois Living Will.”</div>
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encouraged to get a business-card sized piece of paper and put it in a purse or
wallet. On that card note a name, who the healthcare power of attorney is,
their contact information and any other information you see fit. Keep it
simple. In the time of healthcare crisis, this allows people around you who may
not know your healthcare decisions to know who to call or what to do. Great idea! </span></div>
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The National
Hospice and Palliative Care Organization provides great information to assist
in learning about making these decisions and help navigate through those legal
documents: <a href="http://www.caringinfo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3284">http://www.caringinfo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3284</a>.
Furthermore, the Illinois Department of Public Health website, <a href="http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/books/advin.htm">http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/books/advin.htm</a>,
provides the documents that can be used to make these decisions. So, take one
hour to make these decisions, share them with those you care about and give
yourself (and others) peace of mind. Hospice of Southern Illinois also has a
team who is able to help if you need assistance with any steps along the way. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Help us share, educate, and reach
out by subscribing to our blog and suggesting it to friends who will spread our
message: <i>Hospice of Southern Illinois is
here to teach you what hospice is, what we are about, and what we can do for
you and your loved ones. No one has to go through the dying process alone.
Hospice of Southern Illinois can help</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-42442036421028362852014-04-01T04:10:00.000-07:002014-04-29T12:41:34.615-07:00National Volunteer Week<div class="MsoNormal">
April 6-12, 2014 is National Volunteer Week. This week was established in 1974, to
recognize the extraordinary individuals who volunteer their time and great
effort to help others. This week raises
national attention and awareness on the importance and the impact volunteers
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Hospices and hospice facilities are greatly dependent on the
generosity and dedication of volunteers due to the countless hours they give
back. According to the Hospice Foundation of America, there are more than
468,000 hospice volunteers throughout the U.S. Hospice of Southern Illinois has
over 400 volunteers that donate their time and talents helping with a variety
of projects, tasks, and jobs within the organization.<br />
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with our employees and with
hospice patients. Our volunteers come from many different backgrounds and from
a variety of different ages. These volunteers may help support patients,
families, the hospice home, Relais Bonne Eau, and clinical and clerical
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and are never left unrecognized for their giving souls and hospice hearts. So,
help us and other organizations celebrate, honor, and thank each volunteer for
the work they provide, expecting nothing in return. Cheers to Hospice of
Southern Illinois volunteers and all volunteers who help make the world a
better place!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Hospice
of Southern Illinois, The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
(NHPCO), and hospices across the United States are celebrating 40 years of hard
work to make hospice care a success in the United States! The word hospice is
derived from the word “hospitality,” which is a place of shelter for weary or
ill travelers on a long journey. The development of hospice care has been its
own journey, one that strong leadership, determination and volunteerism has
allowed end-of-life care to flourish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Physician Dame Cicely Saunders began
her work with the terminally ill in 1948, and later established the first
modern hospice in London, St. Christopher’s Hospice. In 1963, she brought the
idea of hospice to the United States as a request from Florence Wald, the dean
of the Yale School of Nursing. Wald became inspired to travel and learn the
benefits of hospice care, eventually starting the first U.S program,
Connecticut Hospice, in Bradford in 1974. Her work began a revolution of
end-of-life care with facilities spreading throughout the United States.</span></div>
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Hospice of Southern Illinois, they expressed, </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">“Hospice
is important because it brings opportunities for closure for spiritual,
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physical comfort for patients and their families,” explains
Roberta Baldwin, Intake Nurse. Lisa Phillipson, Community Education Manager,
added, “Hospice education is important because it spreads awareness. You may
not have a lot of knowledge about hospice care. We are helping with emotional
and physical pain of our patients and families and educating the community on
what comes next with end-of-life care. When you know what is next, things don’t
seem quite as scary. At the end of the day when we have done our job right, the
patients and families can breathe a sigh of relief and worry about being a
family or friend, while we take care of their loved one.”Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-2975943036623528352014-02-27T05:51:00.000-08:002014-04-01T07:50:02.192-07:00HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS’ RELAIS BONNE EAU, COMMUNITY HOSPICE HOME: CELEBRATING ZERO DEFICIENCIESOn December 30, 2013, Hospice of Southern Illinois’ <i>Relais Bonne Eau</i>, Community Hospice Home, received their annual inspection from the Illinois Department of Public Health. The Illinois Department of Public Health checks certifications, licenses, sanitation, and care provided. Hospice of Southern Illinois’ <i>Relais Bonne Eau</i>, Community Hospice Home is proud to announce there were zero deficiencies found by the Illinois Department of Public Health.<br />
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Developed and designed for individuals and their families needing end-of-life care, <i>Relais Bonne Eau</i> (pronounced relay-bone-o) is the first and only hospice home in southern Illinois. It is located in Edwardsville on 17 gorgeous acres. The home has 16 large rooms, a chapel, a community room, a family room, a dining room and many other amenities of a warm and inviting home. The home also has walking paths, fountains, gardens, and a beautiful pond. <i>Relais Bonne Eau</i> provides a very unique service, pet therapy programs, to help reduce stress and bring joy to the individuals at the home.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153267505809586457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2955145379843992869.post-89065193430760980572014-02-18T11:50:00.000-08:002014-02-18T11:58:07.931-08:00Hospice of Southern Illinois Circle of Care<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Hospice care is so complex, but so simple all in the
same. All hospices are regulated by Medicare Guidelines to provide a certain
level of care. Yet each hospice provides individualized care based on the
patients’ end-of-life wishes. For this reason, there are many components that
make up hospice care. These complex components all work together to make
hospice care simple. How can that be? Describing hospice care as a full circle
helps paint the picture of how it all works.</span></div>
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the outer ring of the circle. The outer ring builds the foundation for
the support and care involved with hospice. The simplicity lies in the center
of the circle, the hospice patient. All support and care provided is focused
around the needs and wants of the patient at the end of life. Surrounding the
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equipment and supplies. These changes are why hospice care is so important. The
hospice team works together to meet these needs. Further, hospice care and the
hospice team have the expertise about what to expect at the end of life.
Hospice of Southern Illinois’ Team has compassion for an individual’s dignity,
and the experience of working with others who are going through the same
things. Hospice services are so unique because they can provide all of these
benefits with the help of so many, to those who need it when they are ready,
patients and families at the end of life. This is why hospice care is complex,
but simple all in the same: unique with so many parts, but simply for patients
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<span style="text-align: left;">Hospice of Southern Illinois is your community not-for-profit hospice serving 27 counties in southern Illinois since 1981. Visit our website, </span><a href="http://www.hospice.org/" style="text-align: left;">www.hospice.org</a><span style="text-align: left;">, or download our app by scanning the QR code (or searching </span><i style="text-align: left;">Hospice of Southern Illinois</i><span style="text-align: left;"> in your app store) to find out more about us or hospice services.</span></div>
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who are no longer receiving curative treatment; have a focus on pain and
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the most of the time they have left together. When a person is diagnosed with a
terminal illness, family and friends share their illness. Counselors can assist
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comes to the patient and is provided in the home or home-like setting, including
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about hospice is before it is needed. Understanding the healthcare options, the
hospice process, and end-of-life journey before it happens can relive lots of
anxiety and stress that can be associated with death. Most hospices provide
educational presentations or will meet with no obligation to answer any
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appropriate when the patient has a terminal illness with a prognosis of 6
months or less, wants comfort care rather than curative treatment, or curative
treatment is no longer the choice or option of the patient. Hospice is a
service provided to individuals with many diagnoses. Cancer patients are most
known to call hospice, but hospice care can benefit those dealing with all
end-stage diseases, including heart disease, lung disease, Alzheimer’s, stroke,
AIDS, and others. Referrals to hospice can be made by physicians, social
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not made until the patient has uncontrolled symptoms or is near death. Although
hospice can do much to assist at this time, the patient and family can
benefit more if hospice is called early in the end-of-life journey. No one has
to die alone. Hospice of Southern Illinois can help. Call 1-800-233-1708 to speak with a member of our team to talk about any questions </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">concerning</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> hospice care, our expertise since 1981. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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better, smarter ways to charities and causes they support and help create a
better world. Taking place December 3, 2013 – the Tuesday after Thanksgiving -
</span><a href="http://www.givingtuesday.org/" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;" target="_blank">#GivingTuesday</a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"> will harness the power of social media to create a national
moment around the holidays dedicated to giving, similar to how Black Friday and
Cyber Monday have become days that are, today synonymous with holiday shopping.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienDVG_LdTMiB0kbVxhzuyK57yH_-nFOVwot0I75hd_lZZkr2raUK5_S6hMhzUcGNEf5wGtasbXAEVIE9uqOvH1QGB05uoXfHvnbm0u0ibOHMbFmAoHcjXRpjFQgV5wVZLSOw7AqYKyLRM/s1600/unselfie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienDVG_LdTMiB0kbVxhzuyK57yH_-nFOVwot0I75hd_lZZkr2raUK5_S6hMhzUcGNEf5wGtasbXAEVIE9uqOvH1QGB05uoXfHvnbm0u0ibOHMbFmAoHcjXRpjFQgV5wVZLSOw7AqYKyLRM/s320/unselfie.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Currently, more than 6,500 corporate and
non-profit organizations have committed to participate in the initiative,
including <a href="http://www.hospice.org/" target="_blank">Hospice of Southern Illinois</a>, your community not-for-profit hospice.
Consider Hospice of Southern Illinois as not-for-profit of choice to give to
this holiday season. You can donate online at </span><a href="http://www.hospice.org/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">www.hospice.org</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">,
call 1-800-233-1708 and ask for the development department, or download our app
and donate from your cell phone. Please help us spread the word about
#GivingTuesday and the true meaning of the holiday season! Here are a few ways you can join the global movement!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">1. <a href="https://www.hospice.org/how-can-i-support/secure-donation/" target="_blank">Donate</a> to your favorite not-for-profit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">2. Take an #unselfie photo and post it to social media. (see photo above)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">3. Donate your time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">4. Share this message. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">#GivingTuesday is endorsed by the
Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, Dorothy A. Johnson Center on
Philanthropy, Giving Institute, Giving USA Foundation and InterAction. Charity
Navigator, Givewell and Guidestar are serving as Charity Advisors. VolunteerMatch
is a volunteer advisor to #GivingTuesday. Hospice of Southern Illinois is
committed to being with our patients and their loved ones through the changing
needs of the end-of-life process and the grief experience. For more information
contact Christine Juehne, 618-235-1703 or cjuehne@hospice.org, or visit </span><a href="http://www.givingtuesday.org/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">www.givingtuesday.org</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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