How to face the end of life with grace and dignity.

The Paid Leave Podcast

Hospice is invaluable to patients and caregivers during a critical time. Studies have shown that approximately 80% of Americans would prefer to die at home, if possible.
Nationwide more than 1.6 million people use Hospice services. The pandemic certainly created challenges for the industry, as it had to change the way it could give care and respite to caregivers in their homes.
My guests on this episode today are Dr. Ross Albert who is the Hospice and Palliative Care Director for Hartford Healthcare at Home. We discuss the difference between Hospice and Palliative care, and the different services available to patients. We talk about why the need is growing for Hospice in our state.

I also spoke with Hartford Healthcare at Home Hospice volunteer, Stephanie. Annino. She has volunteered for 14 years and provides respite for caregivers. She can also be a friendly visitor for patients who may need a supportive presence. She has been known to sing and dance and do anything to add to the quality to a patients end of life.
Hospice workers are a pretty special group of people, who say they get more out of the visits than they ever expected. The reward they say is realizing how we can appreciate everyday as a gift.
For more information go to: hartfordhealthcareathome.org
or call 1-800-HOMECARE (800-466-3227)
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