As a We Honor Veterans Partner, Thomaston Hospice Incorporated will implement ongoing Veteran-centered education for their staff and volunteers to help improve the care they provide to the Veterans they proudly serve. The nation is seeing many of the Veterans who served in World War II and Korea pass away and the number of deaths of Vietnam Veterans is beginning to rise.
By recognizing the unique needs of our nation’s Veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness, Thomaston Hospice is better able to accompany and guide Veterans and their families toward a more peaceful ending. And in cases where there might be some specific needs related to the Veteran’s military service, combat experience or other traumatic events, Thomaston Hospice will find tools to help support those they are caring for.
“All hospices are serving Veterans but often aren’t aware of that person’s service in the armed forces,” said J. Donald Schumacher, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) president and CEO.
“Through We Honor Veterans we are taking a giant step forward in helping hospice and palliative care providers understand and serve Veterans at the end of life and work more effectively with VA medical facilities in their communities.”
Alison Uphold/Thomaston Hospice Community Representative
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