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Hospice Offers Comfort

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 5, 2008

November is National Hospice Month, a time to recognize the importance of end-of-life care. Each day, dedicated hospice professionals and volunteers offer caring support to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses and conditions.

Acknowledging that a cure is no longer possible can be an extremely difficult step. But it's important to know you and your loved ones have help with hospice.

Hospice is specialized care that addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients, giving them a deciding role in their health-care strategy and allowing them to live as fully and comfortably as possible. In my 15 years associated with hospice, I've heard so many wonderful stories. But the phrase I hear most is "I wish we would have known about hospice sooner."

If you are facing an incurable illness, I encourage you to contact your local hospice. You will find compassionate people to give you the support you need to face this challenge.

CHERYL HAMILTON

Tampa

The writer is executive director of LifePath Hospice Inc.

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