National Volunteer Week is April 10 through 16, a time to recognize and celebrate the thousands of people who give selflessly of their time and talents in service to others. Nowhere is this more important than in our nation”s hospice programs.
Hospice Services of Lake County has more than 75 trained volunteers who are dedicated to making sure those in our community have the support and care they need when facing a life-limiting illness.
Knowing that there is a caring neighbor to give a hand, lend an ear, and share his or her heart can make all the difference to patients and families
Hospice volunteers understand that every person they care for is a unique individual with a lifetime of experiences, relationships and gifts to share.
Hospice brings comfort, dignity and peace to help people live every moment of life to the fullest, leaving loved ones with memories they can treasure and support they can count on.
Many misconceptions about hospice exist?that it means “giving up,” or there”s “nothing more than can be done.”
Nothing could be further from the truth, hospice is about living and making sure those with a life-limiting illness are surrounded by love and support.
Anja Koot
Volunteer and Spiritual Care Coordinator
Hospice Services of Lake County
