The Power of an Educated Community
Community Outreach
Community education and awareness of hospice care is an attribute of Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois' mission.
Community Grief Support Services
Professional grief counselors reach out and support our community with grief support services. For families and individuals who are coping with the sudden or traumatic loss of a loved one, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois offers grief support.
Our community grief support services are available to employers, pastors, school counselors and others who have relationships that require providing supportive services.
Speaker’s Bureau
Education is our commitment to you! End-of-life is a fact of life. However, the topic of death or hospice is not openly discussed or accepted in general. Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois clinical professionals and volunteers are available to present a variety of topics related to end-of-life, as well as grief and loss and caregiving as a part of Speaker's Bureau.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois has several nationally recognized staff members available to present on a wide range of topics for your organization, agency or community group.
Educational Offerings
Hospice Philosophy of Care - Hospice staff will discuss the origins of the hospice movement, the philosophy of care and current trends.
Pre-Hospice Care - Learn about pre-hospice care including the role of community resources and volunteers.
5 Wishes - Planning for End of Life - Facilitate a patient's end-of-life wishes by understanding and using the 5 Wishes Tool Kit.
Financial Considerations - It is the agency's responsibility to make sure patients and families know about, and understand, financial requirements for hospice care. Frequently, hospice is less expensive than conventional care during the last six months of life.
Understanding the Medicare Hospice Benefit - Learn about the Medicare Hospice Benefit and what it can mean for you, your patients or family.
Veteran's Needs - Veterans face specific end-of-life situations, and Hospice's staff are specially trained to care for them - from accessing Veteran benefits to specialized clinical care.
Spirituality in Care - This offering covers the many shapes and forms of spirituality and the ways to address spiritual issues and needs in patient care.
Integrative Therapy - Research shows that integrative therapies help provide a better quality of life for patients and their families. Hear first hand from seasoned and licensed therapists about the benefits of art, massage, music and Reiki therapies.
Making the Most of Volunteer Services - Using the right volunteers at the right time and in the right setting will not only enhance the life of a patient, but prove to be a valuable resource for staff and clinicians.
Coping With Loss - Counselors from Hospice's Center for Loss and Hope will address ways of coping with loss, including self care and grief resources.
Clinical Education Topics
- Therapeutic and Professional Boundaries
- Pain & Symptom Management
- Personal Death Awareness
- Hydration & Nutrition at End of Life
- Care at the Time of Death
- Ethics in Care
- Customized - Hospice staff are experts in a variety of fields, and will be able to customize a presentation to suit your needs.
Education Flyer 
Contact Linda LaBelle-Rowe at LLabelle-Rowe@HospiceAnswers.org or 847-381-5599 to request a speaker.