Hospice Foundation of America E-Newsletter - February 2001
Hospice Foundation of America E-Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 1
February 2001
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In this Issue
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1. Welcome
2. Focus on : What is Hospice?
3. What's New @ HFA
4. Site Coordinator's Corner
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1. Welcome
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Welcome to Hospice Foundation of America's Inaugural E-Newsletter! We are sending this newsletter to you because of your past support of, and involvement with, Hospice Foundation of America (HFA). This newsletter will be sent the 2nd Wednesday of every month to keep you informed of what is happening in the fields of hospice, grief and bereavement, and caregiving, as well as what's new at HFA. Look for expanded coverage of topics and links in the coming months.
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2. Focus On: What is Hospice?
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Ninety percent of Americans, if faced with a terminal illness, would prefer to be cared for and die in their homes, according to a Gallup Poll. They want to be kept comfortable, alert, and free from pain, surrounded by loved ones, and given emotional and spiritual support. These wishes describe what hospice provided to more than one half million people last year. Yet studies also show that many Americans do not know about hospice, or learn about hospice too late to receive its full benefits.
Hospice Foundation of America is dedicated to promoting the hospice philosophy of care and expanding the use of hospice. Whether you work in hospice, provide support and care to anyone experiencing serious illness and loss, or are a consumer interested in learning more about end-of-life issues, HFA has resources to help you educate yourself and others about the hospice option.
Learn more about hospice care.
Read articles about the benefits that hospice can offer.
Download a free copy of our "Choosing Hospice" brochure (PDF).
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3. What's New @ HFA
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HFA's initiative for the year 2001 is focusing on Caregiving and Loss. Our newest book, with a foreword by Rosalynn Carter, has just been published. Edited by Kenneth J. Doka and Joyce D. Davidson, the book contains articles by nationally-known experts such as Beth Witrogen McLeod and Carol Levine, as well as Voice pieces contributed by family caregivers. The book also contains a comprehensive Resource Listing.
Rosalynn Carter wrote, "We must all recognize and celebrate the crucial role of family caregivers in our society, and empower the professionals to respond with increased awareness, compassion, and support." Read the full text of Mrs. Carter's foreword and to see a Table of Contents for the book.
HFA's 8th annual live-via-satellite teleconference, Caregiving and Loss: Family Needs, Professional Responses, will be broadcast on April 18. This program, moderated by Cokie Roberts of ABC News, will be seen in more than 2000 communities across the country. Learn more about the program.
If you are an individual interested in attending a site in your area, click on the teleconference link above and go to the "Locate a Site" prompt to find a full state-by-state listing of sites.
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4. Site Coordinator's Corner
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If you are a Registered Site Coordinator for this year's teleconference, watch this space for reminders and updates.
The satellite coordinates for this year's program have just been mailed to all registered Site Coordinators. Watch your mail, or download the coordinates for your technical person via the password-protected Site Coordinator pages on our website.
Your complementary copy of our new book has been mailed out to you. Don't forget: The deadline for ordering additional copies at the special Site Coordinator's discount, with guaranteed delivery in time for the teleconference, is March 2.
If you have been a Site Coordinator in past years but have not registered for this year, there is still plenty of time to join us!
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This newsletter is published by Hospice Foundation of America
Jack D. Gordon, Chairman
David Abrams, President
http://www.hospicefoundation.org
© 2001, Hospice Foundation of America
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