Care Across the Continuum: The Role of Palliative Care and Hospice

When it comes to end-of-life and palliative care, it’s critical to separate fact from fiction. Many incorrectly think hospice is only about dying. Many people confuse palliative care with hospice. Both forms of supportive care are focused on enhancing quality of life for

patients and families, and helping people with serious illness live as fully as possible for as long as possible, wherever they are in the continuum of illness. During “Care Across the Continuum: The Role of Palliative Care and Hospice,” renowned palliative care physician

Martha Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, will discuss the vital role that supportive care plays when we, or someone we love, is seriously ill.

Dr. Twaddle’s presentation will touch on the history of this care in our healthcare system, the evidence of its benefits and more importantly, the impact that it has had on the lives of people and those who love them. This information helps all of us, and our families, plan for when illness, progressive disease, and end-of-life conditions become a reality. Dr. Twaddle’s presentations inspire others to see the tremendous value in life, every day and at every stage.

Presented by the Bereavement Committee of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity with Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter.

For details or to RSVP, call (847) 446-7646, ext. 200.