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As the manager of Whatcom Hospiceservices, I know that facing the crisis

of terminal illness can be very difficult and frightening – both for the patient involved and for their whole circle of loved ones. At hospice, we encourage families to ask lots of questions and make the most informed decisions possible. Here are some common questions about hospice care:

1. What is hospice?Hospice is a special way of caring forpeople in the final stages of life. Thegoal of hospice is to provide medical,emotional, spiritual and practicalsupport for terminally ill peopleand their families. Hospice care is aphysician-directed, nurse-coordinatedinterdisciplinary team approach topatient and family care available 24hours a day, 7 days a week.

2. Is hospice only for cancer patients?No. Anyone with a life-limiting illnessand a prognosis of six months or less

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TEN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HOSPICE CAREBy Patricia MacDonald, RN, BSN, PHN, MBA/HCM – Manager, Whatcom Hospice

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to live is eligible for hospice care. Whatcom Hospice serves patients with various diagnoses such as end-stage heart disease, lung disease, renal failure, ALS and Alzheimer’s, just to name a few.

3. When should a decision about enteringhospice be made, and who shouldmake it?It’s never too early to discuss your end-of-life wishes with your loved ones sothat they fully understand your wishes.When it becomes clear that the end oflife is approaching, patients and familieswho are interested in hospice care shouldtalk to their physician or call WhatcomHospice at (360) 733-5877 to learn

more about the program. By law, the final decision belongs to the patient or, if they cannot speak for themselves, the person they have designated to speak on their behalf.

4. Should I wait for our physicianto raise the possibility of hospice,or should I mention it first?If you have a question abouthospice services, please do nothesitate to discuss it with yourphysician or call Whatcom Hospiceat (360) 733-5877. Families whoinvolve hospice earlier in thedisease process tend to report amuch greater satisfaction withtheir end-of-life experience.

5. What specific assistance doeshospice provide?Whatcom Hospice patients arecared for by a team of doctors,nurses, social workers, bath aides,clergy, therapists and volunteers.Additionally, Whatcom Hospicebrings in medications, supplies,medical equipment, therapiesand other services as appropriate.

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6. How does hospice manage pain?Hospice clinicians are up to dateon the latest medications andtechniques for pain and symptommanagement. They are usuallyvery successful at helping patientsattain a level of comfort that isacceptable to them. Dying doesnot have to hurt.

7. Doesn’t hospice really kill people?No, hospice affirms life and doesnot seek to hasten death. Our goalis to keep patients comfortableand give them the best qualityof life possible.

8. How difficult is caring for adying loved one at home?It is rewarding, but never trulyeasy. At the end of a long,progressive illness, nights can beespecially difficult. Hospice staff isavailable around the clock to helpfamily members problem solveand to visit should an emergencyarise. Should home care becometoo difficult, our 12-bed Hospice

House provides a comfortable, homelike environment and is staffed 24/7 by competent hospice professionals and caring volunteers.

9. Can a hospice patient who showssigns of recovery be returned toregular medical treatment?Absolutely, we love it when ourpatients “graduate” from hospice!If improvement in the conditionoccurs and the disease seems tobe in remission the patient can bedischarged from hospice andreturn to aggressive therapy.

10. How is hospice care paid for?Hospice services are fully coveredby Medicare and most privateinsurance plans. Communitydonations to Whatcom HospiceFoundation allow us to providemany “Cadillac” services aboveand beyond those we arereimbursed for. Your gifts alsoallow us to provide end-of-life careto those who cannot afford to payfor hospice services. Thank you!

Often people and organizations who have been touched by hospice services want to make a difference by raising money and awareness for Whatcom Hospice, and one way to do this is to organize a third-party fundraising activity.

Whatcom Hospice Foundation is very grateful for the efforts of all those who spend their own precious time and resources creating self-directed events and activities to leverage support for terminally ill people and their families in our community. If you’ve ever thought you might like to help Whatcom Hospice in this way, here are a few recent examples of hometown hospice heroes to help spur you on!

Create a new benefit event and leverage social media.To help raise awareness of hospice services among young adults, Whatcom Hospice Foundation Board member Lindsie Fratus created the “Lumber and Lace Ball” – a themed benefit dance celebrating Whatcom County’s historic roots in the timber, mining and fishing industries. Now in its third year, the ball has raised thousands for Whatcom Hospice and has touched more than 2500 people through the power of social media.

Name Hospice as the beneficiary of your existing annual event. Why not turn your annual golf tournament, fun run, wine tasting or birthday party into a hospice benefit? Last October store owner Barb Lupo named hospice to receive proceeds from Garys’ Men’s and Women’s Wear Fall Fashion Show, raising more than $3,300 for Whatcom Hospice.

Designate a portion of your business sales to benefit Whatcom Hospice.Whatcom Hospice regularly receives checks from Statement Apparel in Barkley Village representing a portion of the shop’s sales, thanks to store owner Dee-Dee Bell.

If you would like to discuss a self-directed fundraising idea, please call Shaaron Coleman at (360) 788-6850.

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS!Every gift to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation is deeply appreciated. On this page we acknowledge the many generous people who made gifts or pledge payments of $500 or more between July 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015.

Leader, $25,000+ Lochland FoundationRiverstyx Foundation

Guardian, $10,000+AnonymousBirch Equipment Rental

& SalesSharyn and Jay BornsteinLorelei and Frank

ChambersC.E. EichornRay HufnagelDonna and John InglisMary H. Storer

FoundationPeoples BankCarolyn ScottStatement Apparel

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FamilyYanolla and Sam BoulosDr. Frederic and Maureen

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and Mike ArndorferSusan and James BabbittBanner BankBaron & CompanyLynne C. and Gerald

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Amy Whiting and Warren Rosenthal

Robin and Dennis Williams

Anita and Gerald Wiseman

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John HuntleyTom KenneyEd LoweryTrisha McInteeMichael PerryBonnie Rice Sarah RothenbuhlerKaren SansregretPaul TwedtLisa VanWingerdenPattie WashburnDale Zender

Executive Director Anne RasmussenWhatcom Hospice Staff Margaret Jacobson, MD Medical DirectorShaun Sullivan, MD Associate Medical DirectorDenise A. Sartz, DNP, ARNP, AOCNP, FNP-C Interim Director of Hospice and Palliative CarePatricia MacDonald, RN, BSN, PHN, MBA/HCM Manager

Whatcom Hospice Foundation 2901 Squalicum Parkway (mailing address) 3001 Squalicum Parkway (physical address) Bellingham, WA 98225 phone (360) 788-6866 fax (360) 788-6858

Whatcom Hospice (Clinical Services) 2800 Douglas Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 733-5877

HOMELINEHomeline is a bi-annual publication for friends of Whatcom Hospice Foundation. Its purpose is to share information about and build support for hospice services in Whatcom County.2 3

Board of DirectorsMike Bradburn, PresidentTonja Myers, Vice PresidentOrphalee Smith, TreasurerDoug Wight, SecretaryRobert Tull, Past PresidentSylvia Holmstrom, Executive CommitteeDavid Yorkston, Executive CommitteeLynne BaronErin BaumgartWendy ChesnutLynda EricksonLindsie FratusCarol Garguile

A complete donor listing is posted at www.whatcomhospice.org at the close of each fiscal year. Please notify us if you do not wish to receive fundraising materials from Whatcom Hospice Foundation. Contact us at (360) 788-6866 or [email protected].

SAVE THE DATES

Hospice Pro Am Golf Classic – September 1 - The 9th annual Hospice Pro Am Golf Classic will be held Thursday, September 1 at Bellingham Golf and Country Club. Get info, sponsor or sign up at https://whatcomhospiceproam.com.

“Light the Night” Hospice Gala Auction – November 12 - The 16th annual “Light the Night” Hospice Gala Auction will be held Saturday, November 12 at Four Points by Sheraton in Bellingham. For more information or to sponsor please call Shaaron at (360) 788-6850 or visit www.whatcomhospice.org.

Lumber and Lace Ball. Photo by Jason Byal Photography.