Hospice and Palliative Care Resources

November is National Care at Home Month

National Care at Home Month originated from the longstanding tradition of recognizing National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, as well as National Home Care and Hospice Month, within our care-at-home community. This month-long observance not only honors and supports both paid and unpaid caregivers but also builds upon the existing efforts of National Family Caregivers Month.


Resources for Raising Awareness

CHA is pleased to offer educational and social media resources to support your efforts in raising awareness about the significance of hospice and palliative care, their distinctions, and their essential role in the mission of Catholic health care.

Palliative Care Information Card

Hospice and Palliative Care Differences Card

Hospice and Palliative Care Resources to Share on Social Media

Use the links below to download and share these graphics on your social media sites. Make sure to use the hashtag #PalliativeCare in your posts. If you would like to customize the graphic with your organization's logo, download the "no logo" version below.

 

Resources for Patients and Families

These guides from the Catholic Health Association, developed with input from physicians, nurses, theologians, and ethicists within Catholic health care, offer essential support for navigating serious illness, end-of-life care, and documenting health care preferences through advance directives.
   
Living Well with Serious Illness (1500psd)
Living Well with Serious Illness
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Sharing Your Health Care Wishes (1500psd)Sharing Your Health Care Wishes
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Caring for People at the End of Life (1500psd)
Teachings of the Catholic Church on Caring for People at the End of Life
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Resources for Practioners

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Recommended Resources

“A Catholic Approach to Palliative Care” Video Series
The Supportive Care Coalition in partnership with the Avila Institute of Gerontology created a six-part video series titled “A Catholic Approach to Palliative Care.” These videos are designed for Catholic parishes and community groups interested in learning more about palliative care in light of Catholic teachings. Each video is approximately 20 minutes and is accompanied by a group discussion guide, electronic resource list and glossary of terms.
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