The Misconceptions of Palliative Care & Hospice Care
Facilitated by Rickie Redman

When someone chooses hospice it is often falsely perceived as giving up or losing hope. Learn how hospice can improve quality of life and the care received by someone with a life-limiting illness.

Topics include:

• Defining end-of-life care

• The similarities and differences between palliative and hospice care

• The misconceptions of hospice

• Services and levels of care hospice provides

• The benefits of using these services

• How end-of-life practitioners or death doulas can be integrated into

these care models

Join Rickie Redman for this informative and demystifying educational class. Leave with a greater understanding of your care preferences and the role hospice can play in your care.

About Rickie

Rickie Redman is the Director of Aging in Place Services at Laguna Beach Seniors. She is an End-of-Life Practitioner having received her certification from The HeartWay. Rickie has spent her career working with older adults specializing in program development, volunteer management, socialization, and creativity.

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