I am walking in memory of two of the great ones who are missed every day. Because their last days were their hardest days, I am also walking in support of an organization dedicated to making those days gentler for patients and their families. It is never too late to make somebody's life a little brighter, and nobody knows better than Kevin and I do that days at the shore are some of the best possible.
Connecticut Hospice is a nonprofit organization that provides compassionate, comprehensive hospice and palliative care. Founded in 1974, it was the first hospice in the United States and remains a leader in end-of-life care.
The organization offers inpatient hospice care at its 52-bed waterfront hospital in Branford, CT, as well as home-based hospice and palliative care services for patients in private homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Services include pain management, medical care from board-certified physicians and APRNs, emotional and spiritual support, bereavement counseling, social work, respite care, and expressive arts therapies.
Connecticut Hospice operates on a flexible care model, allowing patients to transition between home and inpatient care as needed. As a nonprofit, it relies on donations to support its customized services beyond what insurance covers.
