Hospice of Southern Illinois prides itself on its excellent, compassionate care, in addition to ensuring that the patient, their family and their community are informed and prepared as they face end-of-life issues. We recognize that our education programs cannot cover all of the concerns or answer all of the questions that you may have. In an attempt to be as thorough as possible, we have compiled the following resources for your information and review. As always, if you have any questions, please call us at 800-233-1708.
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National Center for PTSD
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Directory of hospice programs; general information; members discussion groups
Hard Choices for Loving People
CPR, Artificial Feeding, Comfort Care and the Patient with a life-threatening illness
Family Caregiver Alliance
Great resources for caregivers. Fact Sheets and information on end-of-life preparations
We Honor Veterans
We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), invites hospices, state hospice organizations, Hospice-Veteran Partnerships and VA facilities to join a pioneering program focused on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgment. By recognizing the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families, community providers, in partnership with VA staff, will learn how to accompany and guide them through their life stories toward a more peaceful ending.
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Position statements related to hospice and palliative care
Illinois State Medical Society
Good section on Patient Advocacy
Hospice Foundation of America
General information; information on workshops; materials
American Hospice Foundation
General information; helpful articles
On Our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying
Dedicated to the 2000 television series “On Our Own Terms.”
Hospice Net
Resources for patients and families facing a life-threatening illness