March 13, 2012
Second Wind
Cathy Thomas from the American Cancer Society will be the guest speaker.
March 26, 2012
Smithsburg Middle School Music Department Benefit Concert
The Smithsburg Middle School Music Department is holding a Benefit Concert on March 26^th and they have chosen Hospice of Washington County to receive the proceeds from the concert!
April 01, 2012
Kass Scholarship Deadline
April 10, 2012
Second Wind
Jeri Lynch from Donate Life will be the guest speaker.
April 21, 2012
HWC 5K Walk/Run

"Nothing can prepare you for losing a loved one, but with the guidance and support from people who truly care helped me to get through one of the toughest times in my life. My family cannot thank Hospice enough for taking the burden off of us so we could enjoy the last few months laughing and crying with Mom."

Time for Hospice Care?

When Is It Time For Hospice?
While no one can predict the physical course of one’s life, history has taught us some valuable indicators about the life cycles. At HWC, our referral/admission team can help you determine when the time is appropriate for hospice care at home.

The following is a quick reference to see if Hospice Care is the answer.

Have you or your loved one…

been hospitalized or gone to the emergency room several times in the past 6 months?
been making more frequent phone calls to your physicians?
started taking medication to lessen physical pain?
started spending most of the day in a chair or in bed?
fallen several times over the past 6 months?
started needing help from other with: bathing, dressing, eating, cooking, getting out of bed, or walking?
started feeling weaker or more tired?
experienced weight loss so that clothes are noticeably looser?
noticed a shortness of breath, even while resting?
been told by a doctor that life expectancy is limited?
Adapted from NHPCO

If you answered ‘yes’ to 4 or more of these questions, then you or your loved one could be eligible for hospice care. HWC can help manage the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and support the needs of the family/friends support system as they deal with issues related to their loved one’s life-limiting illness.

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