Items about 'Hospices'
Questions about Hospice and Palliative Care
What is Hospice?
When should a decision about entering a Hospice program be made — and who should make it?
What if our physician doesn’t know about Hospice?
Where can Hospice be provided?
Is Hospice affiliated with any religious organization?
Who is eligible for …READ MORE…
Register with the Coalition
The Coalition offers those who register…
• access to a network of others concerned with end-of-life issues
• information about programs related to the end of life in Westchester
• awareness of current topics in the end-of-life field
There is no fee to register but we encourage those who register to make a voluntary (tax-deductible) contribution.
Please complete the …READ MORE…
Patient Care and Affiliate Volunteers
Our affiliate organizations need patient care volunteers and other services. Contact us and tell us your volunteer goals in the end-of-life field. We will help you fulfill them!
Questions about Pain and Symptom Management
What is meant by “pain”?
How can a patient get relief from suffering and pain?
If pain continues despite treatment, where can we turn?
What are common physical symptoms at the end …READ MORE…
Speakers’ Bureau
The Westchester End-of-Life Coalition can bring end-of-life education to your community group.
We will help you find speakers and discussion facilitators who will come to your agency, community center or congregation to talk about end-of-life issues.
Examples of topics that are often requested:
· Advance Directives
· Communicating about …READ MORE…
Nursing Committee
This committee offers educational programs and networking opportunities for palliative care and/or hospice nurses. If you want to become involved, please contact us.
Local Hospices
Calvary Hospital Hospice
Calvary Hospital
1740 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10461
718-279-2586
Hospice Care in Westchester &
Putnam
Rose Rosenberg, R.N. …READ MORE…