Hospice Professionals Help Ease the Burden of Loss

The Delta County Independent (CO) published an article about how hospice professionals help families dealing with a terminal illness. Hospice honors the patient’s values and eases the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges as death approaches.

In 2007, 100 percent of the families served by Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado said that they would refer a friend to hospice.

And Delta resident Dottie Boyd feels the same way. In fact, she wishes more people knew about the “absolutely wonderful” care that is provided to patients and families.

“When my husband Bill was admitted to hospice, the process was very smooth. Our family doctor made the referral and the hospice staff immediately became a great source of support to both of us,” says Boyd.

“They spoke to him in a way that was comforting, to make sure that his needs were met. They also allowed him to express his fears and discuss his care,” she said.