Join Colby Perez, RN, Director of Nursing at With Grace Hospice, on Tuesday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. in Sequoia, as she explains “The Benefits and Differences Between Palliative Care and Hospice.” A warm and experienced nursing professional, Colby will help you consider some factors to reflect upon regarding your comfort and treatment now and in the future.
These factors include your
• Your illness—is it chronic, life-threatening or curable?
• family dynamics including location of family and interpersonal relationships
• Caregiver availability and resilience—spouse, family, casual, agency?
• Medicare coverage—what does Medicare pay for?
• Values—family, friends, faith, fun, fight, push, passive, or enjoy now?
• Desired quality of life—surrounded by activity, regrets you want to face, projects you desire to finish, people with whom you want to connect?
• Difficult conversations: How to begin? How to handle “Avoiders”
These can be sobering reflections. They can also be freeing in allowing you to focus on what is important to you.
Do the words stick in your throat as you consider letting your family know your preferences if you experienced a serious illness? Invite your loved ones to join you for this one-hour discussion, “The Benefits and Differences of Palliative Care and Hospice.” Afterward, treat yourself to lunch at the Bistro. Savor today and revel in the relief of saying what is on your heart.
Limited space. Register now on our website, https://vmavillages.vgcc.club (click on Register for Programs) or by calling 408-234-4029.
