Hospice care is one of the most unique and robust types of care covered under Medicare. However, many people don’t know much about this type of care. This workshop will describe in detail, what hospice is, who is eligible, who pays for care, and what services are included. Participants will learn the difference between palliative care and hospice care. We will also discuss common misconceptions about hospice care and how lived experiences influence people’s care decisions. Learn all that hospice has to offer and how it can look different for each individual.

Presenter Maureen Burns (she/her/ella) is a Community Health Worker/Promotora de Salud with JourneyCare, a nonprofit provider of hospice and palliative care. She works in and around Rogers Park, providing free community education and linking patients and loved ones to resources within their community. She works to ensure that all community members can access culturally affirming end-of-life resources and care.

Please register for this program in advance.

This program is offered on Zoom in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.