Wings - March 2016

Wings - March 2016

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Hospice of Southern Illinois

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness.

Hospice Happenings

Job Openings

Upcoming Events

Volunteer Training

We Honor Veterans

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NHPCO NEWS

MARCH IS

SOCIAL WORK MONTH

Hospice of Southern Illinois' social workers help individuals and families adjust to major life challenges and changes. They work with these individuals and families to develop a plan of support, ensure the plan is put into action, and consistently follow-up with the patient and the patient's family.

To learn more about National Social Work Month: https://hospice.org/social-work-month/.

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CHEERS TO 35 YEARS

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WELLNESS TIP

Exercise: Do you take the stairs? For the average American, climbing stairs for just two minutes a day (six to eight flights) will burn enough calories to prevent annual weight gain. Source: www.hap.org - HAP Wellness Tips

CAREGIVING TIP

Cooking: Try an all-vegetable stir fry over whole grain rice. The taste may surprise you. The key to a crispy stir fry is very hot oil-your veggies will cook quickly instead of soaking up unneeded fat. Also, pack a lunch instead of buying one every day. You will help your waistline and your pocketbook! Source: www.hap.org - HAP Wellness Tips

Events

CURRENT EVENTS:

EDUCATIONAL EVENINGS & DINNER TOO

TOPIC: 6 Needs of People with Dementia

Eckert's Country Restaurant, Belleville, IL

$10.00 for Dinner & CEU

5:30 p.m. Registration or Register Online Here

Presentation: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

BMW CAR RAFFLE

Saturday, January 23 through Friday, October 7

$50 a ticket, but only 2,000 tickets will be sold.

All fees up to $4,000 for winner are covered by a donor and winner also will receive $500 Hucks gas card. Raffle eligibility and official rules are posted on https://hospice.org/bmw-car-raffle/.

To purchase tickets visit our website, or call 618-997-3030 or 618-235-1703.

Learn more about how you can support Hospice of Southern Illinois' events , or make a donation , today!

Volunteering

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Please join us if you would like to become a part of our dedicated volunteer team by calling in your RSVP to Susan Relfe or Shelly Black, Belleville,

618-235-1703; or Rita Spiller or Donna Cunetto, Marion, 618-997-3030.

2016 Volunteer Training :

Friday, March 18, 2016 - John A Logan College in Carterville - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

We Honor Veterans

PTSD & TREATMENT

"Stressed? Angry? Bothered by reminders of war, an accident, assault, or disaster? Try PTSD Coach Online or one of [their] other self-help tools - [they have] online and mobile apps that you can use and download for free."

Read more in this month's PTSD Monthly Update: Self Help for PTSD

http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/136bb43

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We encourage you to visit the We Honor Veterans or the US Department of Veterans Affairs website for updates and resources on staying committed to providing excellent care to Veterans.

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Why Choose Us As your not-for-profit hospice, we have been providing hospice care exclusively since 1981. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness. Learn more.	Make a Referral The best time to learn about hospice is before you need it. At any time during a life-threatening illness, it is appropriate to discuss all of a patient's healthcare options, including hospice. Learn more.