Hospice-Related Resources
Speakers Bureau
Hospice of Rockingham County, Inc. welcomes the opportunity to speak to your church circles, men’s or women’s clubs, and civic groups. We are always trying to get the word out about our services so that we can help those in need. It is our hope that the more people we can reach in the community to share about the comfort and care we can offer, the less frequently we will hear the phrase, “If only we had known about you sooner.”
If your group has openings on its program calendar, we would be happy to fill one of those slots. We can share our story wherever and whenever your group meets. If your group wants a change pace from your regular venue and would like to meet in our community room for a presentation and then take a tour of our Hospice Home, we would be more than happy to accommodate this. Simply call the HRC office to make arrangements.
Whether your club meets early in the morning, at lunch time, or in the evening, or you need a program ranging from 10 to 25 minutes, we can tailor a presentation on a variety of end-of-life topics, examples of which include:
- “Hospice 101” (a general overview of Hospice services)
- Gibson House
- Advance directives
- Grief and loss in the workplace
- Volunteer opportunities
- Coping with grief and the holidays
If you would like to schedule a Hospice speaker, please call the Hospice office at (336) 427-9022 to set up a presentation.
Additionally, if your business, senior center, church, or civic group is organizing a health fair or outreach event, HRC would appreciate the opportunity to provide an information booth for your event. Please call us so we may participate and support your efforts to inform the community as to available resources in and around Rockingham County.
On-line Resources
The sites listed below may be helpful in providing information about end-of-life planning and hospice care, information to those acting as caregivers, and support and suggestions for those grieving a loss. If you are seeking information and are unable to locate it through any of these sites, please feel free to call the Hospice office at (336) 427-9022.
HRC’s Online Caregiver Video Library
National Partnership for Healthcare & Hospice Innovation – The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) is a collaborative of 75+ not-for-profit, community-integrated, hospice and palliative care providers dedicated to ensuring patients and their families have access to care that reflects their individual goals, values and preferences. If you would like assistance locating a not-for-profit hospice provider for a loved one in an area outside Hospice of Rockingham County’s service area (nationwide), call 1-844-GET-NPHI (1-844-438-6477) or use their online hospice locator.
Association for Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina – The Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHC) is a nonprofit trade association representing providers of home health, hospice, palliative care, personal care, private duty nursing and companion/sitter services. If you are in search of hospice care in North Carolina (but outside Hospice of Rockingham County’s service area), please utilize AHHC’s extensive online directory.
Aging With Dignity
(Includes excellent information about the Five Wishes advance directive)
Caring Connections
A program through NHPCO that provides resources & information to assist people in making end-of-life decisions before a crisis
FEMA Relief Funds for Funerals Related to Covid-19 FAQs & Application Process
Hospice: What is it and when is it for you? is an article published by CNN that does a good job of exploring and explaining hospice care and outlines those who could benefit from hospice services.
Humane Society of the United States
Information about providing for your pet’s future without you
Center for Loss & Life Transition
Last Acts: A Vision for Better Care at the End of Life
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Hospice Information Center
Information for families, friends, & professionals about hospice care
Facing a Loved One’s Memory Loss
A resource for those caring for loved ones suffering from dementia
Caring Bridge
Private websites connecting people experiencing a health challenge with family and friends.