Pathways Hospice, Community Care for Northern Colorado
Acceptance of Hospice Care
have made decisions in advance, and
will be more open to alternative care
methods. She also sees the effects
of different training for nurses. In
the past, nurses received minimal
training in the area of pain and
symptom management, and were
given information that created a
misguided concern about addiction
and over-use of pain medication.
Ms. Hope says that changes in
education have resulted in a much
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better understanding of the use of
medication at the end-of-life. Dr.
Lopez also sees a shift in some
physicians, who are including different
options when assessing the use of
medical resources at end-of-life.
Education and information will be
key to increasing the understanding
of hospice as an alternative choice
for care. When asked about the
collaborative nature of health care as
it relates to hospice, Ms. Hope replied,
“I think it’s improved. Part of that’s
been education and more awareness
in the community… and families
being better informed. There’s a
huge amount of work to be done, but
overall, there’s definitely more of a
collaborative ability for physicians
and care providers at all levels to work
together for what’s going to be best
for this person.”
Pathways Hospice is committed
to increasing the awareness and
understanding of hospice and its role
in end-of-life care. Our goal is to
help people understand that hospice
care is about increasing the quality of
life for those facing a life-threatening
illness, and not about losing hope or
giving up.
Members of our staff are available
to present a variety of informational
topics to community groups and
health car e providers in Larimer and
Weld Counties.
Photo by Chuck Rewalt, Allegan, MI
Pathways Hospice Calendar Photo Contest Winner, February, 2013
If you would like to schedule a
presentation please contact Kathy
Anderson at (970) 663-3500.
2014 Calendar Photo Contest: Moments to Remember
“Sometimes it’s the same
moments that take your breath
away that breath new purpose
and love back into your life.”
~ Steve Maraboli
Be a part of the Pathways Hospice
2014 desktop calendar by entering
our contest. Each month will feature
a winning photograph highlighting a
moment that brings back memories of
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a special time, person or place for the
photographer.
One of the twelve winning
photographs will be chosen as the
grand prize winner and be featured
on the desktop calendar cover. Prizes
will be awarded to multiple winners!
The contest runs from January
15, 2013 through 5:00 p.m. MST
on April 30, 2013 and is open to
all photographers (amateur to
professional) ages 14 and up. Minors
must provide parent or guardian
permission. Submitted photographs
must not include people or animals.
Color or black and white images
are acceptable. Please visit
www.pathways-care.org for more
information, contest rules and an
entry form. We look forward to
receiving your submissions!