RESOURCES
Community-Based
Palliative Care
Local Resources
Hospice & Palliative Care Network of Maryland (HPCNM)
HPCNM is a membership association for hospice and palliative care programs, services, and facilities in the state of Maryland. HPCNM offers support, resources, training, education and a legislative “voice” to their member organizations and serves as a connection point to those in search of their services.
End-Of-Life Care Providers in Montgomery County
National Resources
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
NHPCO gives ongoing inspiration, practical guidance, and legislative representation to hospice and palliative care providers so they can enrich experiences for patients and ease caregiving responsibilities and emotional stress for families.
The mission of Hospice Foundation of America is to provide leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care with the goal of enhancing the U.S. health care system and the role of hospice within it.
Useful Link: Dispelling Hospice Myths
Advance Directives - Multiple Languages
COVID-19 Resources
Alzheimer's Association - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Center to Advance Palliative Care - COVID-19 Response Resources
The Centers for Disease Control: Complete Care Plan Form
Compassion & Choices: COVID-19 Tool Kit
The Conversation Project - Being Prepared in the Time of COVID-19; Three Things You Can Do Now
Institute for Healthcare Improvement - COVID-19 Resources: Care of Older Adults
Institute for Healthcare Improvement - VIDEO: Asking and Acting on What Matters During COVID-19
Institute for Healthcare Improvement - “What Matters” to Older Adults? A Toolkit for Health Systems to Design Better Care with Older Adults
National POLST: Long-Term Care Facility Guidance for POLST & COVID-19
Respecting Choices - Resources for having conversations with older adults when care planning for COVID-19
Voice Your Choice - Advance Care Planning Resources for the COVID-19 Outbreak