[b][MUNSTER, 31/5/2018][/b] – The Hospice of the Calumet Area is offering Transitions™ services for individuals who are living with serious illness. These include companionship, assistance with tasks, and referral to community resources. The organization provides these services at no cost.

The organization explains that living with a serious illness can bring everyday challenges wherein the basic worries in life multiply because the individual has to manage the health condition, too.

[b]Providing Support with No Cost[/b]

The nonprofit organization says that the Transitions staff can help individuals locate community resources to assist them at home. The team will also help them to make decisions regarding options for care.

The program is also open for volunteers. The Hospice of the Calumet Area explains that volunteers can provide companionship visits and they can help caregivers look after patients, especially if they are taking a break. Volunteers can also help with meal preparation and errands.

[b]Living with a Life-Limiting Illness[/b]

The Hospice of the Calumet Area values the final chapter of the life of an individual with a life-limiting condition. The organization believes that each person is unique and has had unique life experiences.

To address a person’s needs, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, the Hospice of the Calumet Area provides a family-centered approach to hospice care. Its team includes doctors, nurses, counselors, social workers, and trained volunteers.

The organization further states that patients should discuss care options at any time. It emphasizes that the decision belongs to the patient, which is in accordance with the law. Patients have a right to discuss how to proceed with their care with a physician or other healthcare professionals.

[b]About Hospice of the Calumet Area[/b]

The Hospice of the Calumet Area is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals facing a serious illness and their families. The organization offers hospice care, support for caregivers, and grief support. It also has special services for veterans.

For more information, visit [b]http://www.hospicecalumet.org[/b] today.