About Us
Who We Are
Since 1989, Hospice Caring, Inc.
has been the only non-medical, volunteer hospice in Montgomery
County. Trained and dedicated volunteers provide practical
and emotional support to terminally ill adults and children and
their families, and to anyone grieving the death of a loved one.
Why a
Non-Medical Hospice?
A non-medical hospice does not require a six-month or less
prognosis, curative treatments may still be pursued, and a
physician's referral is not necessary. All services are
provided at no charge.
Where is Care
Provided?
Volunteer caregivers will visit homes, hospitals, nursing homes,
and assisted living facilities -- wherever needed.
Who are
Caregivers?
Caregivers are carefully screened and trained volunteers who
work directly with patients, families and friends to navigate
end-of-life challenges and choices. They represent a variety of
professional and ethnic backgrounds, ages, and life experiences.
Common amongst them all is the desire to make a difference in
the lives of those faced with end-of-life challenges.
Will a
Physician be Involved?
Every patient is required to have a local physician available to
respond to medical needs. Hospice Caring can help locate
an appropriate medical provider if none is currently involved.
What Happens
After...
Volunteers will continue to provide support. Bereavement
volunteers will check in with the family and can provide
information about support groups, counselors, and community
resources. No one will have to face their grief alone.
See Adult Bereavement.
Hospice Caring, Inc. holds a
Limited License in the state of Maryland and is a 501(c)(3)
organization.
Recipient of:
- Governor's Volunteer and Service Award
- Governor's Citation
- Montgomery County Outstanding Volunteer Award
-
Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian award
- Board of Education Award for Distinguished Service
to Public Education in recognition of
the Good Grief
Club
Member of:
- Hospice Network of Maryland
- Association of Death Education and Counseling
- Maryland Association of Non-Profit
Organizations
- GROWS (Grass Roots Organization for the Well-
Being of Seniors)
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