Our guest speaker on Saturday, May 25, at 4 pm in the Fireside Room, is Sharon Damerell, RN, a new resident of the Park and long-time Hospice nurse. Her 30-year career has contributed to a deep understanding of all aspects of Hospice Care.
In the world of End-of-Life care, one of the most discussed topics is Hospice Care for people who are terminally ill.
Hello. My name is Sharon Damerell. I have been a certified Hospice RN in the Bay Area for more than 30 years. I have worked for several of the Bay Area’s large hospices and remain employed at Kaiser Martinez Hospice. My sincere passion is to teach the public about the Medicare hospice program. Over the years, I have found there is a lot of myth and confusion about hospice in most communities. I would like to help clarify these issues for people, and to assist them in understanding the program in order to make an honest, informed decision about whether the hospice program meets their needs at this phase of their life.
Her presentation will cover
• What is Hospice Care?
• How to choose the right hospice for you.
• How the hospice industry has changed and evolved and what you should know about it.
Since the beginning in 1974, when the first Hospice in the US opened its doors, more than 5,800 hospice programs have sprung up all over the country. They have helped thousands of people meet life’s end in their home with their family present. Their focus is on comfort, excellent pain control, and emotional support for both patients and their family members.
Everyone is heartily invited! Questions? Contact Aneesha at devaaneesha@hotmail.com